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as in to cite
to give as an example
I could quote to you a hundred instances in the past when you've lied to me
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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
quoted Thomas Jefferson's views on liberty in her paper on the American Revolution
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Recent Examples of quote
Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Later, during the movie screening in the historic 1920s-era Catalina Casino, the audience bursts into cheers with die-hard fans quoting the entire movie.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 June 2025
Morning Glory: Trump's signature quote on Iran cements a decisive success.
—FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
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Verb
Sabrina Carpenter, a singer and fellow Disney Channel alum, jokingly quoted Duff during her Netflix Christmas special that aired late last year.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Later, during the movie screening in the historic 1920s-era Catalina Casino, the audience bursts into cheers with die-hard fans quoting the entire movie.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Noun
The groom's love for Sandler goes beyond movie quotes and nostalgia.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 June 2025
Morning Glory: Trump's signature quote on Iran cements a decisive success.
—FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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Marquez did not release the man’s name, citing the need to first notify his family of his death.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Paul cited the results of several investigations, including the one conducted by his committee, which found that the gunman was seen more than 90 minutes before the shooting and operated a drone, undetected, hours earlier.—
Emily Mae Czachor
July 13,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
Verb
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One of the actress’ few posts that mentions Sosa includes a photo of her and her sons, Leo, 9, and James, 11, and then mentions Sosa in the caption.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Halfbreed Rapids also is still mentioned on the Oneida County's tourism website encouraging paddling on the Tomahawk River.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
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And the decisions being made today will echo for a long time.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The gold chain element echoed a design that has been showcased by Gucci, a Kering brand which Hayek often reps, through various shoes.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Consider using academic transcription to create a verifiable, searchable source that ensures quotations are correct, contexts are preserved and citations are clean.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, several quotations attributed to the cited judicial opinions were phony and did not accurately represent those materials.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Trump also referenced false claims that Mamdani is in the country illegally.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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The group’s 2023 FOIA request sought internal emails, planning documents, and communications among top officials referencing race, equity, and transplantation policy.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Fellow Republican Bush also appeared in the recorded message with a rebuke of Trump’s efforts, noting that the cuts will drastically impact the landmark AIDS/HIV program started in his administration that is credited with saving tens of millions of lives globally.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Changes There are some changes to note about Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Just very much on their own plane, dancing to their own beat, repeating their familiar one-step-forward, two-steps-back shuffle into the All-Star Break.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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To repeat the first question posed at the start of this review: What’s in a name?—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Sports fans may notice a difference in the race calls this season as longtime announcer Trevor Denman announced his retirement in March.—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Suddenly, everyone is noticing just how corrupt the criminal justice system is here in Massachusetts.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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