1
as in to notice
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 to cite
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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as in commendation
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
received a special mention for her submission to the exhibition of local artists
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Recent Examples of mention
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
These measures were mentioned on handouts at a public meeting the project held June 9.
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Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Christian Pickett,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Variety went into the night as the top nominee overall with 100 mentions.
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William Earl,
Variety,
29 June 2026
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Verb
And when his name was very publicly mentioned in the trade talks that eventually sent Giannis Antetokounmpo, there was no turning back.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
These measures were mentioned on handouts at a public meeting the project held June 9.
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Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Noun
These mentions should not be interpreted as endorsements or recommendations.
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Christian Pickett,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Variety went into the night as the top nominee overall with 100 mentions.
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William Earl,
Variety,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mention
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Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.
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Soon though, Shawna noticed some of Zaayer's strange behaviors — including scolding her grandson, getting upset over cleaning habits and allegedly showing them racist videos.
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Yet park rangers continued to cite Hubbard under that section, issuing two misdemeanor citations in May 2025, as well as a third that cited a different section of the ordinance, the most recent lawsuit alleges.
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According to Michigan Advance, the measure passed by a 5–4 vote, with several councilmembers and critics citing high costs and privacy concerns during Tuesday’s hearing.
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But precise passes that squeeze the maximum gain out of plays will receive extra commendation.
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His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services.
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Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
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Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.
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This Italian American eatery in Inman Park has won quite a few awards for its bar program, including the Michelin Guide’s coveted Exceptional Cocktails Award during 2023’s inaugural ceremony.
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Messi is the current favorite to win the award with seven goals to lead the race, while Mbappé is one behind at six.
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A number of lawmakers however did not vote on the bill, a quieter form of skepticism, and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon noted to reporters that both bills passed via slim margins of approval.
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Miranda noted that two recent incidents drew scrutiny, which both involved dogs deemed a danger to others that were euthanized.
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The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
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Amid all that drama, Dunham also gave Swift a special heartfelt shout-out in the acknowledgements section of her book.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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