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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
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
During a House Rules Committee meeting Wednesday morning, top panel Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., quoted several House Republicans publicly trashing the Senate plan.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Dublin’s sole mention of the keeper, however, comes in a quote from Henry Miles that suggests her role in managing the moral conduct of residents.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Joe Biden carried the book on his 2020 campaign for president, often quoting from it.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
During a House Rules Committee meeting Wednesday morning, top panel Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., quoted several House Republicans publicly trashing the Senate plan.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Friends of Bear Creek Stables are tasked with asking for quotes for required coverage before making that decision.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Dublin’s sole mention of the keeper, however, comes in a quote from Henry Miles that suggests her role in managing the moral conduct of residents.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Deerfield Public Schools District 109 responded to the investigation in a statement to Fox News Digital and, like the IHSA, cited the Illinois Human Rights Act for its protocols.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dealing with the Unification Wars that had only ever been mentioned in passing, Macross Zero was meant to show how these wars were fought and, more importantly, what for.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The university in its statement to The Bee said the $500,000 salary mentioned by Wood in media reports for the permanent general manager referred to the total compensation package, including benefits.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Representative Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, echoed ethics concerns.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ferguson’s influence echoed throughout the Dartmouth program.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Editor’s note: This story was updated soon after publication with an additional quotation about rules of engagement.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 Apr. 2025
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Addressed to Dunne, the entries are full of direct quotations and written with the immediacy of fresh recollection.—
Joan Didion,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The 39-page opinion of the district court doesn't even reference any of that.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Trump also referenced a 2021 domestic violence complaint against Abrego Garcia, in which no charges were filed.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As Southern critics noted at the time, for the wrong reasons but not with the wrong logic, the American Revolution was itself an act of secession—from a functioning and successful union.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Vatican watchers noted Francis’ determination to sweep clean institutions that had become rife with dysfunction, factionalism and accusations of corruption.—
Henry Chu,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Soon after, repeat female winner Danielle Marquette of Meridian crossed the finish line.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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While Florida has been a good road playoff team the past two years — going 15-8 overall — that would be a lot of travel in their quest to repeat.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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During the afternoon, boaters noticed four families of orcas, also known as killer whales, lurking near the surface.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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