1
as in citing
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 mentioning
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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Recent Examples of quoting
Friedman assured the financial community that these hard times will pass, quoting Warren Buffett.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same time Moss was rocking an earring and quoting Jeezy, Surtain was rounding into an All-American at Alabama.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Martin said, quoting Francis’ famous line in Spanish about how the church is open to everyone, todos.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Wake up, there’s a new Tim Robinson vehicle for your boyfriend to start obsessively quoting.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The film opens with a long title quoting the Italian constitution’s description of the president’s powers, which are considerable.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Office bid dynamics are showing improvement, driven by a growing number of bidders and more lenders quoting on office loans.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Audit everything from call handling to quoting to dispatch.
—Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
People in the crowd held signs quoting scripture.
—Lauren Costantino, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same time Moss was rocking an earring and quoting Jeezy, Surtain was rounding into an All-American at Alabama.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Martin said, quoting Francis’ famous line in Spanish about how the church is open to everyone, todos.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Wake up, there’s a new Tim Robinson vehicle for your boyfriend to start obsessively quoting.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The film opens with a long title quoting the Italian constitution’s description of the president’s powers, which are considerable.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Office bid dynamics are showing improvement, driven by a growing number of bidders and more lenders quoting on office loans.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Audit everything from call handling to quoting to dispatch.
—Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
People in the crowd held signs quoting scripture.
—Lauren Costantino, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quoting
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Still, Highmark would not discuss L’s case in any detail, citing patient privacy.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Progressive former Congressional candidate Josh Weil briefly entered the Senate race earlier this year, but has since dropped out, citing health reasons.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Neighbors reportedly told Ku’s brother that prior to the fateful Taiwan trip, Herchen and Ku could be heard arguing and mentioning divorce.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Also worth mentioning is Luminara’s Marina complex, which gives guests an alternative to off-ship exploration.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the hours after his death, comments echoing that view and supporting his actions started appearing on social media.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its roots are purely imitative, echoing the sound itself rather than deriving from a concrete Indo-European root.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite specifying various antics with pills, a belt-as-noose, and a gun, Cloud has given him no real demons to explore.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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IEPs set out guidelines for the special education the school will provide the child, specifying the specific accommodations, type of instruction, and behavioral plans that will be used to support the student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shining a specific light on the samples makes the liquid crystals move in repeating patterns.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Los Angeles Rams are repeating a costly issue that occurred at the start of the 2024 season.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lin compared Russia’s justification for the war to the messaging of China, noting expansionist aspirations in both countries.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leaders need to practice empathy by noticing when silence lingers in a meeting, when a camera remains off, or when fatigue from time zones takes its toll.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was created after noticing that some new hires didn’t show up on their start date due to cold feet, second thoughts, or feeling another offer was safer.—
Roula Amire,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Quoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quoting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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