as in namely
that is to say
the journal cites the spot, scilicet present-day Provincetown, as the location of the Pilgrims' first landfall
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Rest of CFMoto’s offerings – namely the 800NK, Ibex 800 E, 675SS, Ibex 450, 450NK, 300SS, 300NK, and CFX-5E and CFX-2E motocrossers – are carried over for 2026.—
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Gina Marie Bakery, based in Waterbury, announced the voluntary recall on September 10 over the potential undeclared presence of almonds, sesame and several food colorings—namely Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.—
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“Scilicet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scilicet. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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