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as in cites
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 mentions
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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as in quotations
a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example
he got a book of quotes from his favorite author for his birthday
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Recent Examples of quotes
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Happy February, quotes readers!
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
In his dream speech, for example, King alludes to or quotes from the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Leapmotor quotes a 450-mile range on the WLTP cycle, which is always a little generous, so figure closer to 375 miles under the EPA protocol.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
In Mansfield Park, when one character talks of cutting down beautiful old trees, Fanny Price quotes poetry in their defense.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
On his Instagram account, the stylist has not only been documenting his work with Robbie, but including quotes from the book to illustrate his thinking.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Beware of low bids, estimates made over the phone or verbal quotes.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Manchester City’s Rodri piled in with some incredibly strong quotes after a 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The government’s filing uses anonymous quotes from admissions officials published in the Free Beacon, a conservative news site, as evidence in alleging that the medical school has used race in admissions.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
On Friday, my colleagues went to cover a protest and sent me quotes from people there, for a story on the rally's massive turnout in downtown Minneapolis, despite the subzero temperatures.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
Consumers will be able to access information about contractors and quotes.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
In reviewing my takeaways from last year’s LVMH Watch Week, I am also reminded of the quotes that Antoine Pin, TAG Heuer’s chief executive, gave me about the state of the business.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The front entrance also features the bronze sculpture Hands of Peace by Henry Azaz, which quotes a blessing in the Book of Numbers.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Happy February, quotes readers!
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
In his dream speech, for example, King alludes to or quotes from the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Leapmotor quotes a 450-mile range on the WLTP cycle, which is always a little generous, so figure closer to 375 miles under the EPA protocol.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
In Mansfield Park, when one character talks of cutting down beautiful old trees, Fanny Price quotes poetry in their defense.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Noun
No quips or inspirational quotes.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
On his Instagram account, the stylist has not only been documenting his work with Robbie, but including quotes from the book to illustrate his thinking.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Beware of low bids, estimates made over the phone or verbal quotes.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Manchester City’s Rodri piled in with some incredibly strong quotes after a 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The government’s filing uses anonymous quotes from admissions officials published in the Free Beacon, a conservative news site, as evidence in alleging that the medical school has used race in admissions.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
On Friday, my colleagues went to cover a protest and sent me quotes from people there, for a story on the rally's massive turnout in downtown Minneapolis, despite the subzero temperatures.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
Consumers will be able to access information about contractors and quotes.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
In reviewing my takeaways from last year’s LVMH Watch Week, I am also reminded of the quotes that Antoine Pin, TAG Heuer’s chief executive, gave me about the state of the business.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotes
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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 website Seyvillas mentions there are several fruit stands as well as a restaurant and toilets nearby.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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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
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The series retains its fondness for rapid-fire, near-impenetrable finance jargon and for ostentatious literary quotations—the product, we’re meant to assume, of the characters’ otherwise wasted Oxbridge educations.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s one of the le Carré quotations, which is literal and metaphorical.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To seat a jury of eight with four alternates, the defense notes, the court must qualify at least 43 jurors, something attorneys argue is unlikely given the number of disqualifications already identified.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Geisler notes that a single individual may manage care for aging parents while also coordinating medical needs for their children.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The exchange repeats, the woman wrestling with her memory.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The pattern repeats downstream where OpenAI and other LLM providers can invest in other companies that can build their applications on OpenAI’s ChatGPT.—
Mikael Johnsson,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Crockett notices who isn’t there, too.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 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
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“Quotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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