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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
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Charles Infosino, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The images will be accompanied by quotes from interviews conducted by Orion where participants delve into their hugely varied and expansive relationships to the word.
—El Hardwick, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
On Instagram on Thursday, McBee posted a pair of quotes, one from President Theodore Roosevelt and the other from playwright William Shakespeare.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
To estimate each unique home’s rebuilding cost, the study used construction-cost software and adjusted the estimates to align with a sample of real-world construction quotes received by homeowners after the Marshall Fire.
—Tony Cookson, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Read some of the most relevant quotes from the conversation below.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Many of Reese's quotes and statements have often been at the center of controversy in the sport.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
The quotes have also been translated to English.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Orgeron provided one of the most memorable quotes about his firing and subsequent buyout, joking about it when speaking to the Little Rock Touchdown Club in Arkansas in 2022.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
After Grace quotes Zooey Deschanel's character, Thames grabs her face and kisses her out of the frame.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Some quotes have been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
—Charles Infosino, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The images will be accompanied by quotes from interviews conducted by Orion where participants delve into their hugely varied and expansive relationships to the word.
—El Hardwick, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
On Instagram on Thursday, McBee posted a pair of quotes, one from President Theodore Roosevelt and the other from playwright William Shakespeare.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
To estimate each unique home’s rebuilding cost, the study used construction-cost software and adjusted the estimates to align with a sample of real-world construction quotes received by homeowners after the Marshall Fire.
—Tony Cookson, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Read some of the most relevant quotes from the conversation below.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Many of Reese's quotes and statements have often been at the center of controversy in the sport.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
The quotes have also been translated to English.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Orgeron provided one of the most memorable quotes about his firing and subsequent buyout, joking about it when speaking to the Little Rock Touchdown Club in Arkansas in 2022.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotes
Verb
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But the section cites an obituary in the Texas State Historical Association website that does not make any such claims.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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For important questions, make sure to click through to the sources Perplexity cites and conduct further research.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The report specifically mentions her involvement with .—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But almost every book in the Bible mentions wine or vines or vineyards.—
Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each fin features quotations cherry-picked from a century of glowing Phantom press reviews.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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The science author Stuart Clark notes that the concept was nonsensical to contemporary scientists, who assumed that magnetism could not break free from a magnet and that the Sun’s energy radiated equally across its surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Almost any bitters can work, but Barton notes that lighter, fruit-forward flavors—like cherry, orange, or chocolate—tend to complement coffee best, while overly smoky or savory bitters can overwhelm it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The big idea represented in this study is a pattern that repeats itself over and over in human physiology—tissues adapt themselves to the stresses placed on them.—
Peter Mason,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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This story repeats itself, from Nero's Rome to Francisco Franco's Spain.—
Rev. Nathan Empsall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During the clip, the owner notices a large chunk has been ripped (or bitten) out of the flooring, and there’s only one suspect hovering around nearby.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bill also specifies that if an AI causes harm, the human owners or developers would be responsible.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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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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“Quotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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