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as in mentioning
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in specifying
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 citing
According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Assembly budget advisor Jason Sisney said the state government was in better financial straits than anticipated, citing data from the State Controller’s Office.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Minneapolis city leaders and Minnesota's governor have disputed that account, citing video from the scene.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Boardman imposed a sentence of 97 months, citing Roske’s mental health and concerns about incarceration conditions and his status as a first-time criminal offender.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
The New York Times reported, citing two officials, that no Russian vessels were in the vicinity when it was seized, however.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Sandy Springs joins Milton as the second North Fulton city to recently adopt such a measure, citing a new state law from last year.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Police said the man was an Oceanside resident, but did not release his name, citing the need to notify his family of his death.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Grindr, which targets the international market, was removed from mobile app stores in China in 2022, citing difficulties to comply with a new privacy law.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citing
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Interest in rural escapes has boomed for Gen Z travelers over the past two years, with a 300% spike year-over-year in guest reviews mentioning farms on Vrbo.—
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On Thursday, when speaking to reporters at the White House, Vice President JD Vance scolded the media for not mentioning that the same ICE officer who shot Good was previously seriously injured during the car-dragging incident.—
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Putting the murder shortlist in one person’s hands, rather than letting the shields do the work of specifying who can be killed off, is a major change that gives the Secret Traitor a ton of power without a ton of explanation for their thinking.—
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The guidelines include changes to alcohol recommendations, no longer specifying appropriate limits for men and women.—
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While speaking, Mamdani went into the archives of Indian history, quoting its first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.—
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His victory speech was bold and defiant, even beginning by quoting Eugene Debs, a committed socialist who created the Socialist Party of America.—
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Citizens Utility Board expressed outrage at the request, noting the increase would push the utility's total rate increases to more than $1 billion in less than a decade.—
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Deputies found Carter deceased on the scene, noting that no foul play was suspected.—
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Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel unusually difficult.—
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The second witness went inside for safety, then re-emerged, noticing the brothers were fighting, court records state.—
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The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.—
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Three had New England winning by one score while three had Tampa Bay winning by one score, indicating that contest may be one of the most exciting of Week 10.—
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“Citing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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