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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
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Happy February, quotes readers!
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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
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
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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
And the motivational quotes on the walls are so condescending.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Feb. 2026
Finding the right aircraft this way can take anywhere from several hours to several days, and the prices can often be estimates rather than firm quotes.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
His first weeks have created some curious quotes that have the media out there wondering if his heart is in the job.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
While none of the three men would be interviewed, Fischer had decades of quotes and conducted his own interviews with hundreds of people in the filmmakers’ orbits to get a fuller and more honest story.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Read some of his most memorable quotes.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The circumstances surrounding his departure were detailed in a letter and interview quotes reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune, as well as in statements Pavlacka shared on social media.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The photos, the food descriptions and the quotes from restaurateurs and staff are not safe for in-office reading.
—Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
The front entrance also features the bronze sculpture Hands of Peace by Henry Azaz, which quotes a blessing in the Book of Numbers.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Happy February, quotes readers!
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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
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
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
Noun
Get multiple quotes and compare apples to apples Not taking the time to compare offers is how many gold sellers lose money.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
And the motivational quotes on the walls are so condescending.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Feb. 2026
Finding the right aircraft this way can take anywhere from several hours to several days, and the prices can often be estimates rather than firm quotes.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
His first weeks have created some curious quotes that have the media out there wondering if his heart is in the job.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
While none of the three men would be interviewed, Fischer had decades of quotes and conducted his own interviews with hundreds of people in the filmmakers’ orbits to get a fuller and more honest story.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Read some of his most memorable quotes.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The circumstances surrounding his departure were detailed in a letter and interview quotes reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune, as well as in statements Pavlacka shared on social media.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The photos, the food descriptions and the quotes from restaurateurs and staff are not safe for in-office reading.
—Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotes
Verb
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Brutti cites Loie Fuller, whose Danse Serpentine became a pioneering cinematic marvel; Martha Graham; and Childs, who collaborated with the group during the pandemic.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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The White House cites a drop in CBP drug seizures as a success at the same time the Coast Guard cites an increase in drug interdictions as a success, too.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The memorial, which serves as a message and carries no legal weight, also mentions the impact Boise State has.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Henrik mentions how athletes also have to be entertainers in today’s world.—
Katie Gunderman,
SELF,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The series retains its fondness for rapid-fire, near-impenetrable finance jargon and for ostentatious literary quotations—the product, we’re meant to assume, of the characters’ otherwise wasted Oxbridge educations.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s one of the le Carré quotations, which is literal and metaphorical.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jonathan Turley, a professor at George Washington University's law school and a legal analyst, notes that the court's ruling only applies in the Illinois district where it is located.—
EMILY HEIL THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Fleming’s sets feel like an interpretative dance-heavy trip through one person’s notes app list of intrusive thoughts.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Throughout the album, Matryoshka repeats that thorny approach, skewing familiar markers of various electronic genres just so to create an immersive, quietly transportive record.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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The vision repeats itself several times.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On a walk through a car park in London’s Barbican Estate, on her way to the apartment of a hookup, Fedorova notices in striking detail the sound of the ventilation system, the fluorescent light patterns, and the scent of damp concrete.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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McElhaney often screens Grey Gardens for his students, and notices young women responding more and increasingly well to it as the years pass.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, the requirement specifies a missile with a longer range than those in the Navy’s current inventory.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bill specifies that the armed volunteers would be able to provide services on any property owned or leased by a religious institution, including property used for education.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Quotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotes. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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