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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
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
Any Head to Head or career match stats quoted in this article are courtesy of PickleWave. Visit picklewave.com for the premier source of Pro Pickleball data, including match replays, highlights, stats, and discussion.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 July 2025
In a new Instagram post on Wednesday, July 23, Schlossberg, 32, shared an article including quotes from Murphy’s appearance on California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s This Is Gavin Newsom podcast.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 23 July 2025
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Verb
Most of Grok’s responses to the violent prompts were too graphic to quote here in detail.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
Any Head to Head or career match stats quoted in this article are courtesy of PickleWave. Visit picklewave.com for the premier source of Pro Pickleball data, including match replays, highlights, stats, and discussion.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
These are a drag on the housing market generally and are playing into cancellations as some potential buyers are abandoning deals after receiving quotes.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 July 2025
In a new Instagram post on Wednesday, July 23, Schlossberg, 32, shared an article including quotes from Murphy’s appearance on California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s This Is Gavin Newsom podcast.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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And while Florida might have come in first, Indianapolis was cited as the top metro area of U-Haul's customers headed to Columbus.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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Alba filed for divorce from longtime beau Cash Warren on Feb. 7, citing irreconcilable differences and listing their date of separation as Dec. 27, 2024.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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While sitting atop the league, the Cubs went into the trade deadline with some massive holes on the roster, but ultimately didn't make many moves worth mentioning.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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When speaking about options on the left, Slot mentioned Wirtz and Ngumoha as alternatives to Gakpo — but did not mention Ekitike.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Guests are greeted by an oversized bunny figure in signature Missoni motifs, while the shop’s interior mirrors the lagoon’s palette with rich blues and sandy neutrals—echoing distinct Missoni Resort Club vibes.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In June, Meta Chief Product Officer Chris Cox echoed Zuckerberg's sentiments on AI, according to a report by The Verge.—
Salvador Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Pirani conceded in court the materials contained legal citations to nonexistent cases and quotations of nonexistent passages, according to the judge's opinion and order.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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Glass’s Twenty Etudes, written in two books from the early 1990s through 2012, chart a similar trajectory, from the repetitive textures of his early music toward a language broadened in length and scope, involving quotation, musical code-switching, detailed harmony, and melodic invention.—
Luke Schulze,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Thomas’ suit, for example, referenced a PowerPoint from leadership that directed campuses to shred student attendance records.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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That posting actually references a much older threat, one that was first flagged by the FBI public service announcement, alert number I-091223-PSA, way back in September 2023.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Gorgeous George was an effective self-promoter, and his character was a major influence on boxer Muhammad Ali and musician James Brown, as noted in Little Village Magazine.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Shoppers note a single person can install it in as little as 10 minutes using just a screwdriver.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Add to that the many original performers repeating their roles, the constant callbacks and the non-stop nostalgia, and the result is less a continuation than an exercise in fan service.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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This cycle repeated in the spring, resulting in over 70 newcomers joining the team, with 28 arrivals occurring after mid-April.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Fans on Reddit noticed that the Knives Out actress liked the post about Tom Cruise’s ex-wife and wrote their own thoughts on the situation.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
29 July 2025
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Some people notice soft, fine hair regrowing on the affected areas initially, which thickens and darkens over time.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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