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as in to mention
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in to specify
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 cite
Klingenberg cites the lindy hop, the mambo and the cha-cha as antecedents of disco partner dancing.
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Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Al-Masirah reported that all those killed were workers at the port and that the strikes also injured 102 people, citing the Houthi-run health ministry’s regional office.
—Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
In the emergency motion for an immediate ruling, attorneys for the ACLU cited ABC News' reporting that there is planning underway for an imminent U.S. military deportation flight under the AEA.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
The decision aims to expedite the construction process, which the administration cites as crucial for national security.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Al-Masirah reported that all those killed were workers at the port and that the strikes also injured 102 people, citing the Houthi-run health ministry’s regional office.
—Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
In the emergency motion for an immediate ruling, attorneys for the ACLU cited ABC News' reporting that there is planning underway for an imminent U.S. military deportation flight under the AEA.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
The decision aims to expedite the construction process, which the administration cites as crucial for national security.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cite
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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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As mentioned above, De Bruyne is also a good option to replace Palmer with.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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In her account posted on Wednesday, April 9, the woman — who does not specify her own age — explained that a 17-year-old family member gave birth to her first baby the previous day.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The state police did not specify when the DNA profile was created.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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When referred to a corporate emergency hospital, the family was quoted $10,000 for the procedure.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Brad Keselowski has fired back at NASCAR on X by quoting a fan's post, suggesting favoritism in flag rulings.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 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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Correa noticed López motioning toward his leg during a walk of Jonathan India and immediately went to the mound for a visit.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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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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As of last May, filings with the state of Texas indicated that 78% of CFP Administration LLC’s ownership was held in equal 15.6% shares by the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The affidavit indicates that officials believe the name is an alias.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Cite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cite. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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