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as in to mention
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
cited a number of similar instances of people surviving plane crashes
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Recent Examples of cite
In a video posted by the UAW to social media, workers cited the fire as another motivator for unionization.
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Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
As Most Contentious Nearly a third of chief human resources officers (32%) also cited managing a hybrid workforce as a key topic of debate.
—Mallory Gafas, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Alba filed for divorce from longtime beau Cash Warren on Feb. 7, citing irreconcilable differences and listing their date of separation as Dec. 27, 2024.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 25 July 2025
Elsewhere this morning, German auto giant Volkswagen cut its guidance, also citing President Donald Trump's tariffs regime.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
As Most Contentious Nearly a third of chief human resources officers (32%) also cited managing a hybrid workforce as a key topic of debate.
—Mallory Gafas, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Alba filed for divorce from longtime beau Cash Warren on Feb. 7, citing irreconcilable differences and listing their date of separation as Dec. 27, 2024.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 25 July 2025
Elsewhere this morning, German auto giant Volkswagen cut its guidance, also citing President Donald Trump's tariffs regime.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cite
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When Ju-yeong half-heartedly mentions the early deaths of his parents, Dong-ju doesn’t have any sympathy.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
21 July 2025
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But Ben Johnson has never mentioned it in meetings with Chicago players.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Advertisement Macron has not specified what territory France would recognize as being part of a Palestinian state.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
25 July 2025
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The letter didn’t specify what the behavior was or identify Muse by name.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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The content and opinions expressed are solely those of the entities mentioned and/or quoted in this article and do not represent those of the publication.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Unexpectedly, he's been taking it upon himself to continue quoting verses, stepping into the role of a preacher.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Pankow's absence is noticed on set of the final season, Cline says.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Maybe a student is an amateur chef who notices that there are few affordable bakers in the area for parties and community events.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Gorgeous George was an effective self-promoter, and his character was a major influence on boxer Muhammad Ali and musician James Brown, as noted in Little Village Magazine.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Sky F1's Martin Brundle also noted the unusual nature of the incident.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Curiously, there was no representative from Prince William and Kate Middleton in the talks, and reports indicate the two are approaching the possible reconciliation carefully.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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After the tornado dissipated just west of Maryland Route 5, radar indicated that the system evolved into a rear flank downdraft, producing straight-line wind damage in areas east of the highway.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
15 July 2025
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