1
as in cites
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments
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as in references
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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as in commendations
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
received a special mention for her submission to the exhibition of local artists
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Recent Examples of mentions
Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Archaeologists also uncovered two inscriptions at the site, one that mentions the name of the head of the gymnasium, and the other that appears to reference renovations funded by a citizen and donated to Hermes and Heracles, according to researchers.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Then a disclaimer mentions that this look back was compiled through various interviews with those who survived that harrowing attack.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
As Mick mentions this will make all sorts of human work obsolete very quickly.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The log also mentions a popcorn that Stipsits and her mom still make to this day, and the family barbecue pit that's still in use.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The filing also mentions the sale of Pura Vida, expected to close by the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026, and updates to the company's credit agreement to allow for this transaction.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
This article mentions eating disorders, weight loss, and suicide.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
The company mentions various delivery options, but there's no word on whether this is included or extra.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
The complaint mentions several songs and videos from Swift's albums Lover, Folklore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Archaeologists also uncovered two inscriptions at the site, one that mentions the name of the head of the gymnasium, and the other that appears to reference renovations funded by a citizen and donated to Hermes and Heracles, according to researchers.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Then a disclaimer mentions that this look back was compiled through various interviews with those who survived that harrowing attack.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
As Mick mentions this will make all sorts of human work obsolete very quickly.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The log also mentions a popcorn that Stipsits and her mom still make to this day, and the family barbecue pit that's still in use.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The filing also mentions the sale of Pura Vida, expected to close by the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026, and updates to the company's credit agreement to allow for this transaction.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
This article mentions eating disorders, weight loss, and suicide.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
The company mentions various delivery options, but there's no word on whether this is included or extra.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentions
Verb
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The complaint cites a 2008 article by The Times about an anti-CNN protest in which Chen is quoted and described as an organizer and a patio furniture manufacturer living in Diamond Bar.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Columbus Police Department cites naloxone as a prime factor behind a decline in 911 calls for overdose emergencies here.—
Maurice Tamman,
USA TODAY,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Constitution specifies the power of the purse is vested in Congress.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Moore and Harris signed a Memorandum of Understanding that specifies the franchise’s community and re-developmental responsibilities if the Commanders move to another property outside the state.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Lengthy documents on their websites take on the various questionable health assertions and myths point by point with citations for studies and research to back them up.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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As part of the settlement agreement, OSHA dismissed nine of the citations and Amazon accepted one, Amazon spokesperson Maureen Lynch Vogel said.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The digital evidence indicates he was swept out to sea while attempting to launch one last lifeboat, which matches the account of survivor and second officer Charles Lightoller.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The statement suggests that the patient’s liver enzymes were elevated, which often indicates damage to cells in the organ and is an issue that has been linked to some other obesity drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Instead of sporadic, one-off acknowledgments, appreciation becomes a consistent and measurable part of workplace culture — with half the effort but twice the impact.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Non-Political Message Some analysts believe that cultural acknowledgments like these may help foster greater understanding between the two nations, even if only temporarily.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentions. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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