1
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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2
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
David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
With the photographs, beloved quotes from figures such as the founder of fashion retailer Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, and emotional ephemera not limited to eloquent caftans plus chic suiting, chosen to be displayed, each item was handpicked due to its sentimental meaning to Talley.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Two years later, Redanian managed to secure a few telling quotes about The Rats from an unnamed Netflix insider.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The company offers online quotes and coverage for weddings in some destinations outside of the US.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Even the elevators will be transformed featuring witty quotes and tips on modern party etiquette.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Here are some of her best quotes on matters of the (occasionally broken) heart.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
My only regret is that players and coaches weren’t instructed to file an instant story at the buzzer, conduct postgame interviews, update their gamers with quotes on deadline, then do a second story.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
With that in mind, here are five notable quotes from before and after Game 1 of the 2025 Fall Classic.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Asked how many people visit Bal Harbour Shops on average annually, Lazenby quotes his grandfather.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
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
The New York Times assembled a rail of escape-from-New-York quotes from business leaders.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
With the photographs, beloved quotes from figures such as the founder of fashion retailer Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, and emotional ephemera not limited to eloquent caftans plus chic suiting, chosen to be displayed, each item was handpicked due to its sentimental meaning to Talley.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Two years later, Redanian managed to secure a few telling quotes about The Rats from an unnamed Netflix insider.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The company offers online quotes and coverage for weddings in some destinations outside of the US.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Even the elevators will be transformed featuring witty quotes and tips on modern party etiquette.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Here are some of her best quotes on matters of the (occasionally broken) heart.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
My only regret is that players and coaches weren’t instructed to file an instant story at the buzzer, conduct postgame interviews, update their gamers with quotes on deadline, then do a second story.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
With that in mind, here are five notable quotes from before and after Game 1 of the 2025 Fall Classic.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotes
Verb
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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, which organizes the official Western Monarch Count, cites climate change, pesticide use, and loss of overwintering habitat as reasons for monarch decline.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The filing cites past crashes, including a fatal 2009 FedEx MD-11 crash in Tokyo, and alleges similar design flaws or defects in Boeing’s MD-11 may have caused or contributed to the November 4 crash.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit, which is also represented by America First Policy Institute, a conservative nonprofit foundation, mentions a specific example in which school employees were said to have gotten in the way of ICE deporting a student’s father, leading the attorney general’s office to investigate.—
Julia Marnin,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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This 24-hour break is likely referring to Election Day coverage, as the same press release explicitly mentions how this blackout affects election news on YouTube TV.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
4 Nov. 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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Leonidas Anagnostou, general manager of Sandblu Resort in Santorini, Greece, notes that families often overlook using the concierge for children's needs.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are also egos to consider, notes one sales exec, who claims agencies are now reluctant for projects featuring their bigger names to launch without some money committed to paper beforehand.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When a pattern repeats across several cycles, change the template.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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If a child becomes withdrawn, spends long hours chatting privately with a bot or repeats harmful ideas, step in early.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Joe notices the signs while filming the audience with his camera.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the midst of the run, fighting physical exhaustion and psychological trauma, Eve notices she is being pursued by an unknown runner in white who is closing in on her.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 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 19 Nov. 2025.
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