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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
Klingenberg cites the lindy hop, the mambo and the cha-cha as antecedents of disco partner dancing.
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Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Al-Masirah reported that all those killed were workers at the port and that the strikes also injured 102 people, citing the Houthi-run health ministry’s regional office.
—Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
In the emergency motion for an immediate ruling, attorneys for the ACLU cited ABC News' reporting that there is planning underway for an imminent U.S. military deportation flight under the AEA.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
The decision aims to expedite the construction process, which the administration cites as crucial for national security.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Al-Masirah reported that all those killed were workers at the port and that the strikes also injured 102 people, citing the Houthi-run health ministry’s regional office.
—Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
In the emergency motion for an immediate ruling, attorneys for the ACLU cited ABC News' reporting that there is planning underway for an imminent U.S. military deportation flight under the AEA.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
The decision aims to expedite the construction process, which the administration cites as crucial for national security.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cite
Verb
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Increasingly, he was mentioned as a candidate for national office.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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And what about the lawn mowers Van Hollen mentioned?—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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In her account posted on Wednesday, April 9, the woman — who does not specify her own age — explained that a 17-year-old family member gave birth to her first baby the previous day.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The state police did not specify when the DNA profile was created.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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There is often a wide variation in the price quoted for the same services by different reps.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Justice Department quoted the Cybertrucks to be worth $105,485 and $107,485.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Turn Overcoming Fear Into A Daily Game Make it into a game to notice your vulnerabilities and find your courage.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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People can improve their ability to notice and feel this positive emotion.—
Monica Y. Bartlett,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Vatican watchers noted Francis’ determination to sweep clean institutions that had become rife with dysfunction, factionalism and accusations of corruption.—
Henry Chu,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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As Southern critics noted at the time, for the wrong reasons but not with the wrong logic, the American Revolution was itself an act of secession—from a functioning and successful union.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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McFarland claimed 2,000 tickets were available for the festival, but shared permits indicated that only space for 250 people had been obtained.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Cite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cite. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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