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
  • Those claims were echoed by Hegseth in his announcement this week mentioning enhancement and optimization.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Another important culprit is the assumption that a creator’s intention behind not mentioning certain exceptions was antagonistic or exclusionary.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 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
  • Josh Webb, senior national account manager at Dal-Tile says many custom home builders are transitioning their thinking from price per square foot to value per square foot and specifying Dal-Tile for its sustainability features.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Customs officials referred the case after the discovery of allegedly seditious books in a batch of goods shipped to Hong Kong from overseas, police said, without specifying titles.
    Kanis Leung, Fortune, 16 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
  • Other industry experts are admitting defeat, noting demand is notoriously hard to measure and predict.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Two government employees and one civilian were injured during the incident Monday, according to the FBI, with Barnacle noting the civilian was an immigrant who was at the building for a hearing in their immigration case.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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