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as in cited
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments
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as in quoted
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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Recent Examples of mentioned
While Minnesota is mentioned in passing in the recent Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, the story largely takes place from the early 1960s to 1965 as the legendary troubadour rose to prominence on the New York City folk music scene.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Both Kirk Cousins and Joe Flacco have been mentioned quite often.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
As previously mentioned, Brewer, best known for her roles on Orange Is the New Black (2013) and The Handmaid's Tale (2017–present), plays Bronte, a playwright who works for Joe at his bookstore.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2025
As mentioned in the article, members of the Chicago Woman’s Club played a key role in establishing the nation’s first juvenile court in 1899.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
No one even mentioned the possibility of a transplant or a waiting list.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The report mentioned that Cameroni De Adams’ vehicle was significantly damaged from being rear-ended by the intoxicated driver, according to the claim.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Florence’s mental health is treated glibly, and her career as a translator is only briefly mentioned.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Both Kirk Cousins and Joe Flacco have been mentioned quite often.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
As previously mentioned, Brewer, best known for her roles on Orange Is the New Black (2013) and The Handmaid's Tale (2017–present), plays Bronte, a playwright who works for Joe at his bookstore.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2025
As mentioned in the article, members of the Chicago Woman’s Club played a key role in establishing the nation’s first juvenile court in 1899.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
No one even mentioned the possibility of a transplant or a waiting list.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The report mentioned that Cameroni De Adams’ vehicle was significantly damaged from being rear-ended by the intoxicated driver, according to the claim.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Florence’s mental health is treated glibly, and her career as a translator is only briefly mentioned.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentioned
Verb
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Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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It is frequently cited as a failure of multiculturalism and the impact of mass immigration.—
Adam Shaw,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit.—
Noe Padilla,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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No cause of death was specified.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Dec. 2024
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The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Mentioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentioned. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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