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as in mentioned
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in noted
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 cited
The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Gunning has cited Bates as one of her inspirations for her Baby Reindeer performance.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at CVS Health Corporation, and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in key fundamental data points.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Marino cited disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and John Cazale’s Fredo Corleone from The Godfather as visual references for Cobb’s look, as well as a few more natural ones.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Those physicians are often cited by lawmakers seeking to ban this care.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
Wiliams cited negative plays — and there were too many on the opening drive — as why the offense cannot begin clicking early.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
It is frequently cited as a failure of multiculturalism and the impact of mass immigration.
—Adam Shaw, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Gunning has cited Bates as one of her inspirations for her Baby Reindeer performance.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at CVS Health Corporation, and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in key fundamental data points.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Marino cited disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and John Cazale’s Fredo Corleone from The Godfather as visual references for Cobb’s look, as well as a few more natural ones.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Those physicians are often cited by lawmakers seeking to ban this care.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
Wiliams cited negative plays — and there were too many on the opening drive — as why the offense cannot begin clicking early.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
It is frequently cited as a failure of multiculturalism and the impact of mass immigration.
—Adam Shaw, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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While Minnesota is mentioned in passing in the recent Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, the story largely takes place from the early 1960s to 1965 as the legendary troubadour rose to prominence on the New York City folk music scene.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Both Kirk Cousins and Joe Flacco have been mentioned quite often.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit.—
Noe Padilla,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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No cause of death was specified.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Dec. 2024
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For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Cited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cited. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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