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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
David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Reuters quotes four anonymous sources familiar with Amazon’s upcoming plans who say the brand is actively working on a new mobile phone.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The front entrance of the synagogue also features the bronze sculpture Hands of Peace by Henry Azaz, which quotes a blessing in the Book of Numbers.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Talarico, 36, is a Presbyterian seminarian who quotes Scripture and rarely raises his voice.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 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
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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Post vague quotes about self-realization that are universal but ultimately mean nothing.
—Emily Menez, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Insurance prices can vary between companies, even for the same person, and comparing quotes is the best way to get strong coverage for your money.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Blue-and-white minibuses, inscribed with misspelt movie quotes and popular local sayings, snaked through the congestion on the narrow road in front of them.
—Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
Abe Lemons won an NIT and always filled reporters’ notebooks with colorful and outlandish quotes in between puffs on his ever-present cigar.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Best for all-inclusive quotes No one likes surprises during a floor renovation project, especially one that adds hundreds or even thousand of dollars to your total bill.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
For an educator who firmly believes that quotes deserve to be written in cursive, and has a new one on her board each month, Kenerson wanted to give students a chance to understand the magic of the loopy writing.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Many other strategies exist, from being forced to reverse the argument of an essay to favor the other side, to interviewing strangers for an assignment and including their quotes.
—Gayle Rogers, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Reuters quotes four anonymous sources familiar with Amazon’s upcoming plans who say the brand is actively working on a new mobile phone.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The front entrance of the synagogue also features the bronze sculpture Hands of Peace by Henry Azaz, which quotes a blessing in the Book of Numbers.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Talarico, 36, is a Presbyterian seminarian who quotes Scripture and rarely raises his voice.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 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
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
Noun
Check subscriptions, compare a few price quotes, and choose quality over clutter, especially if your budget talks keep getting delayed or mixed between emails and texts.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Post vague quotes about self-realization that are universal but ultimately mean nothing.
—Emily Menez, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Insurance prices can vary between companies, even for the same person, and comparing quotes is the best way to get strong coverage for your money.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Blue-and-white minibuses, inscribed with misspelt movie quotes and popular local sayings, snaked through the congestion on the narrow road in front of them.
—Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
Abe Lemons won an NIT and always filled reporters’ notebooks with colorful and outlandish quotes in between puffs on his ever-present cigar.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Best for all-inclusive quotes No one likes surprises during a floor renovation project, especially one that adds hundreds or even thousand of dollars to your total bill.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
For an educator who firmly believes that quotes deserve to be written in cursive, and has a new one on her board each month, Kenerson wanted to give students a chance to understand the magic of the loopy writing.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
Many other strategies exist, from being forced to reverse the argument of an essay to favor the other side, to interviewing strangers for an assignment and including their quotes.
—Gayle Rogers, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotes
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One of those ideas that Segall cites as core to that thesis is a true crime concept centered around deepfakes, taking a genre that people know and enjoy, and connecting it to the world of technology in a unique way.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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The warrant also cites a Facebook post linking to the fundraiser.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The report mentions Bedouin civilians, including children and elderly people, being shot and killed while fleeing on foot, and a case where two men's bodies were left hanging at the gate of a village for days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many people first hear about this legal and financial status after they're served with a debt lawsuit and an attorney mentions it as a possible defense.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 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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Gontang notes that walking on an incline can make a substantial difference because walking uphill requires more muscle activation and greater energy expenditure than walking on a flat surface.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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More than a quarter of the works in this show have never been publicly exhibited before, the museum notes.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The woman repeats the test multiple times, switching to different alarm melodies each time—and the cat responds the same way on every attempt.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lerner’s voice is one that interrupts itself, repeats history, and reorders the world.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Paula notices that every time her husband leaves the house, the lights in the home dim minutes later.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after arriving at the Hotel Providence, the narrator notices that the building is situated across the street from a church that once hosted an experimental theater space.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Givens has said the new bill, which specifies why the legislation is needed, would stand up against a legal challenge.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Quotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotes. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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