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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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
Platforms like ServiceTitan are creating comprehensive operating systems, automating dispatch, quoting, and payments.
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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
Consciously or otherwise, Jefferson was quoting from a speech delivered by the English radical Richard Rumbold moments before he was executed for high treason in 1685.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
While a rep for Grande offered no information on the development, Reuters, quoting a source close to the singer, reported Grande's team was looking into how to remove the music from the video as soon as possible.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Local media outlets quoting unnamed sources and residents said a child was killed during the clash.
—Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 9 June 2026
With both Democrats and even Republican allies objecting to the fund, the White House was planning to yank the controversial fund, Axios reported, quoting several aides.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Instead of simply quoting an original source without the full context of the surrounding information, the users can choose whether or not to follow the link and better understand the veracity of the author’s claim or statement.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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
Consciously or otherwise, Jefferson was quoting from a speech delivered by the English radical Richard Rumbold moments before he was executed for high treason in 1685.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
While a rep for Grande offered no information on the development, Reuters, quoting a source close to the singer, reported Grande's team was looking into how to remove the music from the video as soon as possible.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Local media outlets quoting unnamed sources and residents said a child was killed during the clash.
—Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 9 June 2026
With both Democrats and even Republican allies objecting to the fund, the White House was planning to yank the controversial fund, Axios reported, quoting several aides.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Instead of simply quoting an original source without the full context of the surrounding information, the users can choose whether or not to follow the link and better understand the veracity of the author’s claim or statement.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quoting
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Flights at all major Moscow airports were temporarily suspended on Thursday, Reuters reported, citing the Russian aviation agency.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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As part of a three-fold reveal of Ghostface killers, Marlon and Shawn’s characters of Shorty and Ray are the last duo to unmask themselves, citing the aforementioned desire for revenge against the characters who appeared in Scary Movie films without the Wayans.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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After briefly mentioning the procedure on the show during her reveal day with fellow season 9 contestant Jordan Keltner, Walerius said she's received requests to talk further about the experience.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Dining, Entertainment and Exploration No visit to Japan would be complete without mentioning the food.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Topped with a silky mango foam, the cocktail is vibrant, refreshing, and effortlessly sippable—its bright golden hue echoing both ripe mangoes and the electrifying energy of a World Cup match.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Opposition parties reacted swiftly to the resignation, largely echoing Healey's criticism of the government's defense policy.—
Elena Giuliano,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Its Senate sponsor, Chicago Democrat Ram Villivalam, acknowledged more work was needed without specifying what stalled the bill.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Calfee tandems are custom-built, with consumers specifying nearly all components, at an average price of $20k.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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Already on Friday, some Labour MPs were repeating their calls for Starmer to step down even though Burnham himself shied away from explicitly referencing his leadership ambitions.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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We’re obsessed with the Good American Fourth of July edit and Free People’s spin on soccer jerseys (catch is outfit repeating in this Match Day USA Jersey all summer long).—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 June 2026
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Every other sale worth noting, below.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Stolz agrees, noting that in their second act, they’re used less intensely.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Royd and Maribel Lemus, co-owners of Royd’s at Gateway Farms and Nursery, expanded their farm to offer home-style Cuban food, juices, a mechanical bull, petting zoos, and gathering a space after noticing people were eager to spend time outside after the pandemic.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Every moment of noticing interrupts the automatic stream of thinking and reconnects you with the present moment.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Quoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quoting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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