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as in cites
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 mentions
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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as in quotations
a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example
he got a book of quotes from his favorite author for his birthday
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Recent Examples of quotes
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
Wrapping an upper corner, meanwhile, is a brise soleil of text that quotes the former president’s historic 2015 speech commemorating the Selma to Montgomery marches.
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Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
In his new encyclical, released yesterday, Leo quotes one literary character in the entire 40,000-word document.
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Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
Haber always quotes his prices in dollars, even for visitors not from the United States.
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Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
The story quotes unnamed sources, and neither Puig, nor Estée Lauder, gave a comment to the Spanish title.
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Everyone quotes the famous statistic that in the final season of Friends, the cast of six was making a million dollars per episode and that was in '90s money.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
The lawsuit quotes comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that at least some customers were moved to purchase Samsung TVs by the apparent endorsement.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
There are verbatim quotes from White House officials in this section, which is remarkable.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
These Father's Day quotes can also work for celebrating any parental figure who has made a difference in your life.
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Nicole Harris,
Parents,
21 June 2026
Not the whole book, but the entire back cover, the entire front cover, the quotes, the summary.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
For an American patient comparing quotes at home, the hair transplant cost Turkey vs USA gap remains the single biggest reason flights to Istanbul keep filling up.
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Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Room for Disagreement In an email to Semafor, Patrick Lee Plaisance, a professor in ethics at Penn State, told Semafor that Kristof’s quotes of various campaign donors did not necessitate disclosure, noting that there was no quid pro quo for coverage, regardless of the Times’ disclosure promise.
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Max Tani,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Here are some of the most notable quotes of the week.
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Hilary Gowins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
The agent now handles 100% of quotes in around 30 seconds and does so at all times of the day.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Verb
The financial media still quotes him here and there.
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Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant.
—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
Wrapping an upper corner, meanwhile, is a brise soleil of text that quotes the former president’s historic 2015 speech commemorating the Selma to Montgomery marches.
—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
In his new encyclical, released yesterday, Leo quotes one literary character in the entire 40,000-word document.
—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
Haber always quotes his prices in dollars, even for visitors not from the United States.
—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
The story quotes unnamed sources, and neither Puig, nor Estée Lauder, gave a comment to the Spanish title.
—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Everyone quotes the famous statistic that in the final season of Friends, the cast of six was making a million dollars per episode and that was in '90s money.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
The lawsuit quotes comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that at least some customers were moved to purchase Samsung TVs by the apparent endorsement.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Noun
Bespoke client quotes go out within 12 hours and are typically confirmed within 48.
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Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
There are verbatim quotes from White House officials in this section, which is remarkable.
—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
These Father's Day quotes can also work for celebrating any parental figure who has made a difference in your life.
—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
21 June 2026
Not the whole book, but the entire back cover, the entire front cover, the quotes, the summary.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
For an American patient comparing quotes at home, the hair transplant cost Turkey vs USA gap remains the single biggest reason flights to Istanbul keep filling up.
—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Room for Disagreement In an email to Semafor, Patrick Lee Plaisance, a professor in ethics at Penn State, told Semafor that Kristof’s quotes of various campaign donors did not necessitate disclosure, noting that there was no quid pro quo for coverage, regardless of the Times’ disclosure promise.
—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Here are some of the most notable quotes of the week.
—
Hilary Gowins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
The agent now handles 100% of quotes in around 30 seconds and does so at all times of the day.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotes
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The letter also cites expert concerns that AI will help companies harvest student data for third parties and cultivate future generations of consumers through early dependence on such software.
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The letter cites cases in Texas and Massachusetts, where women in those states went to pregnancy centers that missed ectopic pregnancies.
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As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity.
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The documents in question include eight emails with either the sender or recipient blacked out, a draft indictment of Epstein with the names of potential co-conspirators obscured and a 2019 email that mentions several co-conspirators whose names were redacted.
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The process repeats until a clear winner emerges with a majority of the vote.
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History repeats itself A similar scenario is unfolding today.
Noun
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Students occupied the building and hung banners with mocking quotations from Horkheimer.
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Co-commissioned by the Pacific Symphony, the 32-minute instrumental piece combines music, panoramic visual imagery and a live narration of quotations from America’s past.
Verb
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Fermentation also changes the bread chemically, Messer notes, as beneficial bacteria known as lactic acid help break down some starches and proteins in the dough, including small amounts of gluten.
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Hensley notes that while commercial oven cleaners may be used for the racks, some cleaners cause discoloration.
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Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
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And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
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The legislation passed by congress that may eventually allow Medicare to cover the test also specifies that Galleri should not replace other screening tests.
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Neither complaint specifies a damages figure.
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“Quotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotes. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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