1
as in cites
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments
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2
as in references
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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as in commendations
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 mentions
Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Among those files is an October 2011 email to Epstein, in which Gelernter mentions a software project to be built.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Maintenance is $1,181 and the building is beyond bare-bones — the listing only mentions bike storage.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
The new spot from Hims & Hers notes that its doctors are around to chat, and—in the fine print—mentions that a consultation with a provider is required before receiving treatment.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
The website Seyvillas mentions there are several fruit stands as well as a restaurant and toilets nearby.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
As with the Novartis commercial, neither Spencer nor Vergara mentions that Boehringer Ingelheim’s drug Jardiance is approved to treat patients who score high on that particular test.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Along with Social Circle, the ICE draft mentions one possible site in Jefferson, Georgia, as well as others located in Virginia, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, and Missouri.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
While the song mentions no animals, in Germany the tradition became associated with hedgehogs, later transitioning to groundhogs in the United States.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The true total is likely far higher, as social media mentions of the issue have prompted hundreds of replies, many of them from users claiming to have been impacted.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Montana only featured 149 mentions of romance for every 100,000 comments on hotels and 73 mentions of romance for every 100,000 comments on landmarks.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The communication was straightforward and a bit awkward, sadly missing the mentions of Nancy Guthrie’s humanity that had peppered the family’s first video.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Epstein's relationship with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who appears in earlier document releases, has also drawn intense scrutiny in recent weeks following mentions in the latest disclosures.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Their mentions in no way imply that they were connected to, or even aware of, Epstein’s criminal activities, and both have denied any wrongdoing.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
If the people’s voice makes a difference, John Wooden with 12 mentions and Vin Scully, Chick Hearn and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with four each should be first ballot Hall of Famers.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Other mentions involving Rogan are limited to Epstein’s personal interest in UFC events.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Marsh mentions an old Catholic tradition that Fridays are a day of penance.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
Among those files is an October 2011 email to Epstein, in which Gelernter mentions a software project to be built.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Maintenance is $1,181 and the building is beyond bare-bones — the listing only mentions bike storage.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
The new spot from Hims & Hers notes that its doctors are around to chat, and—in the fine print—mentions that a consultation with a provider is required before receiving treatment.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
The website Seyvillas mentions there are several fruit stands as well as a restaurant and toilets nearby.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
As with the Novartis commercial, neither Spencer nor Vergara mentions that Boehringer Ingelheim’s drug Jardiance is approved to treat patients who score high on that particular test.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Along with Social Circle, the ICE draft mentions one possible site in Jefferson, Georgia, as well as others located in Virginia, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, and Missouri.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
While the song mentions no animals, in Germany the tradition became associated with hedgehogs, later transitioning to groundhogs in the United States.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
Diffey said his social media mentions have been buzzing with praise for the new technology.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The true total is likely far higher, as social media mentions of the issue have prompted hundreds of replies, many of them from users claiming to have been impacted.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Montana only featured 149 mentions of romance for every 100,000 comments on hotels and 73 mentions of romance for every 100,000 comments on landmarks.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The communication was straightforward and a bit awkward, sadly missing the mentions of Nancy Guthrie’s humanity that had peppered the family’s first video.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Epstein's relationship with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who appears in earlier document releases, has also drawn intense scrutiny in recent weeks following mentions in the latest disclosures.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Their mentions in no way imply that they were connected to, or even aware of, Epstein’s criminal activities, and both have denied any wrongdoing.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
If the people’s voice makes a difference, John Wooden with 12 mentions and Vin Scully, Chick Hearn and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with four each should be first ballot Hall of Famers.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Other mentions involving Rogan are limited to Epstein’s personal interest in UFC events.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentions
Verb
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This new note asked for 1 Bitcoin, equivalent to about $70,000, and cites a legitimate Bitcoin address.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are multiple conditions that can lead to overactive bladder, but the National Association for Continence cites diabetes, multiple sclerosis and the nerve damage that comes with these conditions as the main causes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The officers' actions earned them commendations as well as a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Bethlehem, one of three Hobson's received in the last two years.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the footage, the person approaches the front door, notices the camera and tries to cover the lens with their hand.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hart also shared that staying hydrated has been a challenge for her over the years, joking that her husband, musician Mark Wilkerson, notices her dislike for drinking water.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The singer walked in on a vignette of a couple watching Bad Bunny at the awards ceremony with their young son.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The singer grew up watching his idols win awards on television, and eventually, those idols began handing him the awards.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The bill specifies that the armed volunteers would be able to provide services on any property owned or leased by a religious institution, including property used for education.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The listing typically specifies the max size and hookup situation.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In this situation, an RV has remained parked on a public street for several months and has received citations related to these violations.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Code enforcement has issued $6,350 citations to the Taxins, as well as Puff Puff Pazz, LLC and Elliot.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Das notes a significant shift in her working methodology with child actors compared to her previous work.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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He is mentioned in the study’s acknowledgements.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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There’s still clearly a ways to go, but on this show, easy acknowledgements like that seem to make a big difference.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentions. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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