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as in to cite
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 to mention
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 quote
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Then came a Politico report quoting MAGA insiders who say that Musk has overstayed his welcome in Washington.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Dublin’s sole mention of the keeper, however, comes in a quote from Henry Miles that suggests her role in managing the moral conduct of residents.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The controversy was ignited when King quoted one of comedian Matteo Lane’s lines to him during an interview.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Then came a Politico report quoting MAGA insiders who say that Musk has overstayed his welcome in Washington.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Friends of Bear Creek Stables are tasked with asking for quotes for required coverage before making that decision.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Dublin’s sole mention of the keeper, however, comes in a quote from Henry Miles that suggests her role in managing the moral conduct of residents.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Deerfield Public Schools District 109 responded to the investigation in a statement to Fox News Digital and, like the IHSA, cited the Illinois Human Rights Act for its protocols.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dealing with the Unification Wars that had only ever been mentioned in passing, Macross Zero was meant to show how these wars were fought and, more importantly, what for.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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But overall, over time, stock market returns have averaged 9% from 1994 to 2024, and this includes the periods of falling stock prices mentioned above.—
Dr. Ronald Premuroso,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Representative Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, echoed ethics concerns.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ferguson’s influence echoed throughout the Dartmouth program.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Editor’s note: This story was updated soon after publication with an additional quotation about rules of engagement.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 Apr. 2025
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Addressed to Dunne, the entries are full of direct quotations and written with the immediacy of fresh recollection.—
Joan Didion,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Calculate your cup size: To calculate, subtract your band size (as referenced in step one) from your bust size (as referenced in step two).—
Bianca London,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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The previous few weeks that Raducanu referenced were eventful in themselves.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Quinn noted several limitations in Heal the Bay’s data.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Swerdlow noted that the affordable and public housing units in his buildings will be indistinguishable from the workforce apartments and that all residents will have access to amenities like gyms, gardens and swimming pools.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Soon after, repeat female winner Danielle Marquette of Meridian crossed the finish line.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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The present is rhyming with the end of 2024 and the start of 2025—not because time is repeating itself, but because we’re being offered a second chance to move forward with clarity, courage, and closure.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Correa noticed López motioning toward his leg during a walk of Jonathan India and immediately went to the mound for a visit.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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