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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
Meanwhile, in the White House briefing room this week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio filled in for Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary now on maternity leave, quoting rap lyrics in response to questions about Iran.
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Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
First, my kid and her friends are still quoting that AI-garbage wrestling podcast that went unbelievably far off the rails.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Elijah Strand ended the impact statement by quoting a scripture, and told Horner he would be judged.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The president made the point in a 60 Minutes interview on Sunday, and also slammed CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell for quoting from the gunman’s manifesto.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
Ryan shot back, quoting a soldier from the CBS report, that telling the truth is important.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Around 300 Signal accounts belonging to individuals within the political sphere were compromised in the attacks, German magazine Der Spiegel reported, quoting governmental sources.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Officials are appealing for anyone with information about Sharon or Lewis’ whereabouts to call police, quoting reference P26120934.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Internet access will only be restored after the war ends, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported earlier this week, quoting Elias Hazrati, the head of Iran’s Government Information Council.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
First, my kid and her friends are still quoting that AI-garbage wrestling podcast that went unbelievably far off the rails.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Elijah Strand ended the impact statement by quoting a scripture, and told Horner he would be judged.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The president made the point in a 60 Minutes interview on Sunday, and also slammed CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell for quoting from the gunman’s manifesto.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
Ryan shot back, quoting a soldier from the CBS report, that telling the truth is important.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Around 300 Signal accounts belonging to individuals within the political sphere were compromised in the attacks, German magazine Der Spiegel reported, quoting governmental sources.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Officials are appealing for anyone with information about Sharon or Lewis’ whereabouts to call police, quoting reference P26120934.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Internet access will only be restored after the war ends, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported earlier this week, quoting Elias Hazrati, the head of Iran’s Government Information Council.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quoting
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There has so far been a reluctance to budge, citing that football has a contractual priority during its season.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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However, some concertgoers said they were frustrated by restrictive views in the floor section, citing the production's tall ramp structures.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Google has announced all these new Android features while barely mentioning Android 17, which is slated to launch in June.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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But there’s another cool water feature worth mentioning.—
David Caraccio
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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The look was comprised of a strapless dress with a scalloped neckline and shimmering crystal embellishments throughout, echoing a starry sky.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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These elevated textiles add a touch of refinement and luxury, echoing the sophistication of traditional dress shoes.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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The attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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In 2024, voters approved Proposition 130, requiring that the state direct $350 million to law enforcement, without specifying where the money should come from.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Researchers have searched for repeating structures within it, such as identical circular arrangements that would indicate a compact universe.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
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Writing for The Motley Fool, Geoffrey Seiler was disappointed that Abel appeared to be repeating Buffett's mistakes.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Detmers said no mechanical adjustments were needed to get back on track with scoreless innings in the fourth and fifth, with Suzuki noting there might have been a slight dip in velocity that was short-lived.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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While defending their work, WHO officials were careful not to criticize the DRC directly, noting the multiple challenges that have complicated identifying and responding to this epidemic.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
20 May 2026
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The first step is noticing your own reactivity threshold by identifying the precise moment when a partner’s tone, silence or phrasing triggers a flood of feeling that then drives your behavior.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Despite the brand’s promise of sustainability, shoppers have been noticing fast-fashion tendencies for years.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
22 May 2026
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“Quoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quoting. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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