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as in mentions
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in specifies
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 cites
Mescal cites the moment as the first real fracture in Will and Agnes' relationship.
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Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Specifically, the platform cites the momentum of independent streetwear brands including GV Gallery, Paly Hollywood, Vale, and HMDD.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Ebkarian cites the 2008 financial crisis as a prime example.
—Sharon Wu, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Davis also cites creating empathy as his primary goal with the opera, which will soon be recorded for release as an album.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The longtime collaborators’ production company, Ethos, cites as part of its mission telling stories of human connection in impossible places.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Courtney also cites new K-12 education opportunities, including those established through the Navy’s year-old Maritime Industrial Base program, that introduce students to core maritime manufacturing skills and bring in speakers and experts to inspire them about a future career.
—Hope Hodge Seck, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Zay cites the sandwich's cultural significance, role in tourism, and positive impact on the state's pork industry as rationale for the designation.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Data from the Department of Homeland Security’s Fiscal Year 2024 Entry/Exit Overstay Report, which the Federal Register cites, show that Cuba and Venezuela do not have the highest overstay rates.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
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The property description mentions the legend, but research came up with little or no evidence of a historical pirate by that specific name.—
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Law mentions restaurants Chive Blossom, Bistro 217, and Frank’s Outback, art galleries featuring the work of local artists, and Downtown Pawleys.—
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Use this setting for any clothing that specifies permanent press on the care tag, as well as with more delicate fabrics that tend to wrinkle.—
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Instead, Indiana's Open Door Law only specifies the public's right to observe and record meetings.—
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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.—
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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.—
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In the first ad, which debuted in early January, a man notices a woman smiling at him from down the bar.—
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Kim notices a row of objects lined up on one side of the kitchen table.—
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The brand notes that the foundation has a special cell oxygen booster that protects your skin from blue light and promotes cell regeneration for healthier-looking skin.—
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The report also notes the federal government’s new five-year Rural Health Transformation Program, which distributes $50 million in funding to states.—
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That memo, which was heavily redacted, indicates that the administration, for now, has no plans to ramp up military operations in Venezuela.—
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The agency has not yet assigned a recall classification, which typically indicates how serious a potential health risk may be.—
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“Cites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cites. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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