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as in mentioned
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in noted
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 cited
The airline company cited costs associated with the operations as the reason for its decision.
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
Politico cited congressional colleagues who did not wish to be named as saying LaMalfa suffered an aneurysm — a bulging of an arterial wall — and then a heart attack.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
About 5% of those leaving Colorado cited living costs as the primary reason for the move.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The Cardinals cited injuries with Murray, but their words and actions were misaligned enough to question the team’s true intentions.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
State and federal reviews of the shooting cited cascading problems in law enforcement training, communication, leadership and technology, and questioned why officers waited so long.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The report cited the state’s nearly 3,000 pounds of industrial toxins per square mile — the national average is closer to 900.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Britain’s top technology official demanded that Musk’s social media platform X take urgent action while a Polish lawmaker cited it as a reason to enact digital safety laws.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Residents living in the area and local environmentalists have cited a litany of concerns, including traffic congestion, loss of farmland and proximity to Paso Verde, a public elementary school within the Natomas Unified School District.
—Mathew Miranda
january 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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Ingredients like the ones mentioned above can make your skin more susceptible to sun damage, which will undo all the brightening effects this serum works towards.—
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In the warrant, Officer Brown mentioned the aforementioned defamation case.—
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Lopez noted that wheels had been added to the bottom of the gate, allowing for easier movement in and out of the park.—
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Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing.—
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Streets and San officials still quoted those statistics when pressed by Ald.—
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Wealthy buyers are less exposed to macroeconomic factors, says Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, who’s quoted in the Sotheby’s report.—
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There is no difference specified under the law.—
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William also is understood to pay tax on his income, but only after subtracting household expenses, which were not specified in the latest report, People reported.—
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Former Harris County District Attorney's Office Investigator, Steve Clappart, revisited the case and noticed that several pieces of information about Sanders were not presented in trial.—
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Right before the gunfire at Brown, the suspect stopped in a bathroom at the Barus & Holley building, where a man – later identified as John, per a police affidavit – noticed his clothes seemed inadequate for the cold weather.—
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Fitness requirements and tour intensity are clearly indicated, helping travelers choose journeys suited to their abilities.—
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Comments from some of the company representatives indicated the president may need to do more convincing.—
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“Cited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cited. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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