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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
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
The place is also close to Seventh Avenue retail and restaurants and an eight-minute walk from the practice of a Jungian analyst who quotes Deborah Levy on his website.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 4 May 2026
Welcome to May, quotes readers!
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The star shared a snap from the dinner in a carousel posted to Instagram, along with childhood images of herself, quotes that resonated with her, and a video clip and photo from an earlier celebration at lunch.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026
To start comparing options, get quotes from several insurance companies working in your area, keeping the coverage limits and deductibles the same.
—Liz Knueven,kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The village is also working to secure quotes for a pickleball court at Goodings Grove Park, 13900 Greystone Drive, which would be a resource for the eastern side of town.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Consider evaluating all three, then, and get quotes from multiple companies in order to ensure both affordability and robust coverage.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The quotes throughout this piece are drawn from that interview, along with perspectives from other experts.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This post has been updated with additional quotes from Baghaei.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Each of the quotes interspersed throughout Alba's photo gallery featured themes of self-love, mindfulness, and rejuvenation.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 21 May 2026
There are also two Chelsea notebooks emblazoned with Potter quotes; and interiors lined with a print originally designed in the 1920s.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Verb
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
The place is also close to Seventh Avenue retail and restaurants and an eight-minute walk from the practice of a Jungian analyst who quotes Deborah Levy on his website.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 4 May 2026
Welcome to May, quotes readers!
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The star shared a snap from the dinner in a carousel posted to Instagram, along with childhood images of herself, quotes that resonated with her, and a video clip and photo from an earlier celebration at lunch.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
To speed things up, collect quotes from multiple insurers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026
To start comparing options, get quotes from several insurance companies working in your area, keeping the coverage limits and deductibles the same.
—Liz Knueven,kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The village is also working to secure quotes for a pickleball court at Goodings Grove Park, 13900 Greystone Drive, which would be a resource for the eastern side of town.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Consider evaluating all three, then, and get quotes from multiple companies in order to ensure both affordability and robust coverage.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The quotes throughout this piece are drawn from that interview, along with perspectives from other experts.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This post has been updated with additional quotes from Baghaei.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Each of the quotes interspersed throughout Alba's photo gallery featured themes of self-love, mindfulness, and rejuvenation.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 21 May 2026
There are also two Chelsea notebooks emblazoned with Potter quotes; and interiors lined with a print originally designed in the 1920s.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotes
Verb
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The sitting congressman has been notably absent from Washington for weeks due to what Kean cites as unspecified medical issues.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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The state cites research suggesting young users can become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and argues OpenAI has failed to implement meaningful age-verification measures, parental notification systems or safeguards despite widespread evidence that minors use the service.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Verb
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But nothing in the amendment mentions a $500,000 limit, which could never become reality.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Lawrence mentions the need for expanding (packing) the Supreme Court.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Generic Conventions of Genre Generic conventions refer to indicators such as phrases, themes, quotations, or explanations that enable individuals to identify a certain genre.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Jean notes that the country’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup had been statistically low, while Italy — widely expected to qualify — did not.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Success, Podsednik notes, extends beyond attendance numbers.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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But traffic in the key Strait of Hormuz passageway may never return to prewar levels if history repeats itself.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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History repeats itself Netanyahu is driven in large part by Israeli domestic affairs.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
1 June 2026
Verb
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This song ends the same way — nobody notices her quiet everyday heroism, but nothing can quench her spirit.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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So while the card has long been Bilt’s headline, the next 18 months will be about whether anyone notices the rest.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The law specifies the restrictions that, if respected, render an expenditure independent.—
Lawrence Lessig,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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The commission also specifies that these tools must be made available free of charge.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Quotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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