quoting

present participle of quote
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as in echoing
to say after another don't quote this to anyone, but I think we're going to Veracruz for winter vacation

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Recent Examples of quoting The story also referenced a story in El Nuevo Día, the largest circulating newspaper in Puerto Rico, quoting Díaz. Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 More than 30 countries have officially requested participation, Tasnim News Agency said this week, quoting Ali Akbar Poorjamshidian of the IRGC. Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026 Some got a scam text quoting their real hotel and check-in date before they were even told their information had been stolen. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Parker began by quoting the language of the Declaration of Independence, that will mark its 250th anniversary this coming weekend, about all men are created equal. David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 Anyone with information or footage can call the police on 101, quoting reference 01/7736458/26, or reach out anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Adam England, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Platforms like ServiceTitan are creating comprehensive operating systems, automating dispatch, quoting, and payments. Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 What are the songs from the album that fans have been feeling or quoting the most? Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 June 2026 The judge based his decision on a May 19 filing from the county that cited a news article quoting two defense attorneys working on the case. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quoting
Verb
  • Midtown Sundries’ in Cornelius closed in 2010 after 12 years in business, citing declining sales and financial troubles involving its landlord, WCNC reported.
    Evan Moore July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • Concurrently, China implemented strict regulations on AI companion chatbots, forbidding emotional reliance and virtual relationships with minors, citing demographic concerns.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • This is without even mentioning Désiré Doué and Rayan Cherki, both of whom would start for essentially any other nation at the 2026 World Cup.
    Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Trump is increasingly talking about his projects, mentioning at least one 79% of the days in June, according to an analysis from The Washington Post.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • These icons—including symbols associated with hygiene, nature, science, sustainability, food, and culture—are arranged to form a large letter U, echoing the original corporate logo while also reflecting the company’s commitment to diversity.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
  • Their songs crescendo in waves, surging like radio static, echoing like a drum.
    Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Salgado Araujo was living in the US without legal permission, ICE said, without specifying whether the agents had been looking for him.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • The White Pine has multiple options available, including specifying its size and color palette.
    Adam Williams July 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Perishable items shouldn’t sit out for more than an hour in temperatures above 90 degrees, a reminder worth repeating before every beach day, picnic or backyard cookout.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Instead, Nardozzi recommends repeating plants throughout the landscape.
    Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Judge Eichenholtz responded by finding jurors could disagree with that explanation, noting the photographic evidence of other people, who appear to have been White, entering the ballpark wearing similar MAGA clothing.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
  • Huang said the Bangkok fire may resemble the fire in Switzerland, noting that such venues tend to have large amounts of flammable soundproofing materials and overcrowded conditions which contribute to the high number of casualties.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • The classic button-up is a nondescript garment, so you’d be forgiven for not noticing, but women’s shirting has undergone a seismic shift.
    Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Investigators identified Gavrilys and four other suspects after noticing a pattern in the burglaries.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

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“Quoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quoting. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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