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
On Friday, Lyonne addressed the incident in a post on X, quoting an E!
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Reuters, quoting the country's health ministry, said some 91 people were killed in Beirut, with a total of at least 182 killed nationwide on Wednesday.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The two airmen ejected over southwestern Iran; the weapons officer was injured during the ejection, but was still able to walk and was the last to be rescued, the New York Post reported, quoting Axios.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
There was a noticeable 20-30% uptick in cancellations for Middle East routes from the travel agency’s Asian clients, with many quoting $450 non-refundable fare change fees on international trips being a top cancellation trigger.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The firm said in a statement that its restructuring is intended to support the long-term sustainable growth of its pricing, quoting and booking platform.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Hunter has started quoting prices that reflect the jump in prices.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
That followed a report from Iranian state TV's English-language broadcaster quoting an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America's ceasefire proposal and has its own demands for an end to the fighting.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
That followed a report from Iranian state TV’s English-language broadcaster quoting an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America’s ceasefire proposal and has its own demands to end the fighting.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Reuters, quoting the country's health ministry, said some 91 people were killed in Beirut, with a total of at least 182 killed nationwide on Wednesday.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The two airmen ejected over southwestern Iran; the weapons officer was injured during the ejection, but was still able to walk and was the last to be rescued, the New York Post reported, quoting Axios.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
There was a noticeable 20-30% uptick in cancellations for Middle East routes from the travel agency’s Asian clients, with many quoting $450 non-refundable fare change fees on international trips being a top cancellation trigger.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The firm said in a statement that its restructuring is intended to support the long-term sustainable growth of its pricing, quoting and booking platform.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Hunter has started quoting prices that reflect the jump in prices.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
That followed a report from Iranian state TV's English-language broadcaster quoting an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America's ceasefire proposal and has its own demands for an end to the fighting.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
That followed a report from Iranian state TV’s English-language broadcaster quoting an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America’s ceasefire proposal and has its own demands to end the fighting.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quoting
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When Mecklenburg District Attorney Spencer Merriweather’s office tossed the case against Graves on March 4, citing insufficient evidence and revisiting his original alibi, officers had not announced any other arrests.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Before its construction, however, many people in the community sought to stop the project, citing issues with traffic, pollution and health risks to the neighborhood.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Defense attorney Lindsay Thompson pointed to Horner suffering from brain damage, mental illness and extreme lead exposure – while mentioning his autism diagnosis.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Gates has also drawn scrutiny for emails mentioning his now ex-wife, Melinda French Gates.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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And in the freest of free verse poems, recurring images and motifs operate like punchlines in stand-up comedy, echoing earlier jokes in a routine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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As most of the women note, Simon’s presence lingers through the echoing halls of Porsha’s new palace — both literally and metaphorically, thanks to some great editing of his shadow lurking in the background — a feeling worsened by Porsha parading a new man on her arm.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI’s paper conspicuously avoids specifying a corporate tax rate, a diplomatic omission that suggests the company knows where the political land mines are buried.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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An Amazon Web Services (AWS) spokesperson said the disruption was ongoing, without specifying the exact location affected or any potential damage done.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The actual cause is not well understood but dogs that go through this are often prone to it repeating if not spayed.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Many may fall into the trap of repeating the same formula over and over again in hopes of sustaining that momentum—but the Delta CEO says that’s the wrong approach.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hadwick says more must be done to encourage young people to quit nicotine, noting that roughly 7% of California high school students currently report using nicotine products.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Murillo also highlighted the broader environmental consequences, noting that the affected region lies within the Venezuelan Amazon and includes key watersheds that feed into the Amazon basin.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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But people in the capital began noticing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Quoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quoting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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