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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
John Blake, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Leapmotor quotes a 450-mile range on the WLTP cycle, which is always a little generous, so figure closer to 375 miles under the EPA protocol.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
Happy New Year, quotes readers!
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Fatsis quotes a Britannica editor comparing Wikipedia, disparagingly, to a public rest room—a comparison that’s not entirely wrong.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
In Mansfield Park, when one character talks of cutting down beautiful old trees, Fanny Price quotes poetry in their defense.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Then George breaks into a mischievous grin and quotes a song that his old mate John Lennon once sang, back in 1966.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The government’s filing uses anonymous quotes from admissions officials published in the Free Beacon, a conservative news site, as evidence in alleging that the medical school has used race in admissions.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
On Friday, my colleagues went to cover a protest and sent me quotes from people there, for a story on the rally's massive turnout in downtown Minneapolis, despite the subzero temperatures.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
Consumers will be able to access information about contractors and quotes.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
In reviewing my takeaways from last year’s LVMH Watch Week, I am also reminded of the quotes that Antoine Pin, TAG Heuer’s chief executive, gave me about the state of the business.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The Wit and Wisdom of Lady Whistledown is a post-season 1 collection of quotes organized around the different characters, with commentary from Lady Whistledown herself.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
As clips, quotes, and reaction videos continue to circulate on TikTok and Instagram, fans have increasingly sought out ways to experience the show together rather than alone.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
As part of its approval, the company committed to offering quotes to some AAA members in Northern California to help alleviate stress on the state's FAIR Plan and facilitate a transition to a CSAA plan.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
In his dream speech, for example, King alludes to or quotes from the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Leapmotor quotes a 450-mile range on the WLTP cycle, which is always a little generous, so figure closer to 375 miles under the EPA protocol.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
Happy New Year, quotes readers!
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Fatsis quotes a Britannica editor comparing Wikipedia, disparagingly, to a public rest room—a comparison that’s not entirely wrong.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
In Mansfield Park, when one character talks of cutting down beautiful old trees, Fanny Price quotes poetry in their defense.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Then George breaks into a mischievous grin and quotes a song that his old mate John Lennon once sang, back in 1966.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Noun
Manchester City’s Rodri piled in with some incredibly strong quotes after a 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The government’s filing uses anonymous quotes from admissions officials published in the Free Beacon, a conservative news site, as evidence in alleging that the medical school has used race in admissions.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
On Friday, my colleagues went to cover a protest and sent me quotes from people there, for a story on the rally's massive turnout in downtown Minneapolis, despite the subzero temperatures.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
Consumers will be able to access information about contractors and quotes.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
In reviewing my takeaways from last year’s LVMH Watch Week, I am also reminded of the quotes that Antoine Pin, TAG Heuer’s chief executive, gave me about the state of the business.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The Wit and Wisdom of Lady Whistledown is a post-season 1 collection of quotes organized around the different characters, with commentary from Lady Whistledown herself.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
As clips, quotes, and reaction videos continue to circulate on TikTok and Instagram, fans have increasingly sought out ways to experience the show together rather than alone.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
As part of its approval, the company committed to offering quotes to some AAA members in Northern California to help alleviate stress on the state's FAIR Plan and facilitate a transition to a CSAA plan.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotes
Verb
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The students' lawsuit cites body camera footage of a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper questioning why students were being arrested at the April 24 protest.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Judge cites State Department advisory Not long ago, every seat would have been filled at an English language class for Haitian immigrants in the Rockland County town of Spring Valley, but these days only a handful attend the sessions at the Konbit Neg Lakay Center.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The website Seyvillas mentions there are several fruit stands as well as a restaurant and toilets nearby.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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As with the Novartis commercial, neither Spencer nor Vergara mentions that Boehringer Ingelheim’s drug Jardiance is approved to treat patients who score high on that particular test.—
Damian Garde,
STAT,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That’s one of the le Carré quotations, which is literal and metaphorical.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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One of the most brutal aspects of this book is reading quotations of the hate mail that families of the teens received.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To seat a jury of eight with four alternates, the defense notes, the court must qualify at least 43 jurors, something attorneys argue is unlikely given the number of disqualifications already identified.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Geisler notes that a single individual may manage care for aging parents while also coordinating medical needs for their children.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An engineer specifies every movement and the machine repeats those motions indefinitely.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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If this experience repeats itself a few times, the chance of a streamer losing that subscriber goes up substantially.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hart also shared that staying hydrated has been a challenge for her over the years, joking that her husband, musician Mark Wilkerson, notices her dislike for drinking water.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Crockett notices who isn’t there, too.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An engineer specifies every movement and the machine repeats those motions indefinitely.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The law specifies that a child who is certified shall not be eligible for release from the Training School unless, after a hearing, the certifying judge determines by clear and convincing evidence that the child will not pose a threat to the public during the term of the release.—
Katie Mulvaney,
The Providence Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Quotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotes. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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