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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
Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Hell, there’s an entire TikTok channel that just features a guy reading different Bourdain quotes over travel montages and, sometimes, Bourdain clip shows.
—Tres Dean, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Her legacy lives on through Dalton, who hangs Toussaint’s portrait at Downing Street and quotes her final speech at the show’s end.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Too many confessional quotes about horror movies?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
To find the best price, get quotes for your home, auto, renters and other insurance policies from the same insurer and with the same amounts of coverage.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Just be sure to let out a few of their iconic catchphrases and quotes so people recognize which version of PPG you and your girls are channeling on October 31.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
Also inscribed were multiple quotes from the birthday note Trump allegedly sent Epstein in 2003.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The story included quotes from Djimi Traore.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Throughout her many times as a political candidate and office holder, Harris has been dogged by allegations of incompetence and indecision, fueled by anonymous quotes and unbelievably bad public appearances.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
Yet, despite all the hacks, trackers and motivational quotes, many of us still struggle to stick with our health goals.
—Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Dan Marino quotes lining the walls of Hard Rock Stadium fascinated the AD.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Hell, there’s an entire TikTok channel that just features a guy reading different Bourdain quotes over travel montages and, sometimes, Bourdain clip shows.
—Tres Dean, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Her legacy lives on through Dalton, who hangs Toussaint’s portrait at Downing Street and quotes her final speech at the show’s end.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Snippets and quotes from these interviews have been widely shared on social media.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Too many confessional quotes about horror movies?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
To find the best price, get quotes for your home, auto, renters and other insurance policies from the same insurer and with the same amounts of coverage.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Just be sure to let out a few of their iconic catchphrases and quotes so people recognize which version of PPG you and your girls are channeling on October 31.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
Also inscribed were multiple quotes from the birthday note Trump allegedly sent Epstein in 2003.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The story included quotes from Djimi Traore.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Throughout her many times as a political candidate and office holder, Harris has been dogged by allegations of incompetence and indecision, fueled by anonymous quotes and unbelievably bad public appearances.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
Yet, despite all the hacks, trackers and motivational quotes, many of us still struggle to stick with our health goals.
—Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotes
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The Essential Air Service, which provide funding for airlines to fly to small cites that otherwise might not receive air service, will expire Sunday, the Department of Transportation announced Monday.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Jack Smith cites these conversations in his report.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The affidavit mentions that police obtained a search warrant to collect Sanchez’s phone and clothes from the hospital.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The school alleged in the lawsuit that Phillips’ counsel later sent LAFS a demand letter that included quotations from his conversations with Heavener and Tammy Elliott, the school’s president.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The internet has long been awash with fake quotations attributed to prominent personalities.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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How to prevent or treat eczema While eczema isn’t usually curable, Portela notes that some children outgrow it by age 5 or 6.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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That’s why the AMD announcement may have been significant, but not exactly surprising — OpenAI has been diversifying its supply of chips for a while, notes Ben Barringer, global technology analyst at Quilter Cheviot.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When a person drinks from that source, the cycle repeats.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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The horse’s magic repeats itself in every room — bright eyes, smiles, awe and shock.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The dress code also specifies the type of shoes to be worn and forbids facial tattoos or more than one facial piercing.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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Each recipe is indicated by a code—O means the Four Roses distillery; B or E indicates the mashbill (B is 35 percent rye, E is 20 percent rye); S means straight whiskey; and the last letter specifies the yeast strain, each of which brings a different flavor profile to the whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Quotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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