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cites

verb

present tense third-person singular of cite

as in mentions

to give as an example cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument

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as in specifies

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 cites Koloski-Ostrow cites one ancient account of an intrepid octopus, which climbed out of a toilet to devour fish stored in the household pantry. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026 To back up that claim, the ad cites research from the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The relentless state media campaign on the issue often cites prayer leaders who insist the hijab is part of Iranian cultural identity and that women should observe modesty. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 The government’s motion, filed last week, cites Sportico’s previous reporting on Colvin, who gained national attention as a star wide receiver at De La Salle High School in California. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Friedman cites research on lottery winners—including one man who won $68 million and returned to his job of cleaning hotel rooms—to argue that people don't stay in jobs for status or salary but for the people beside them. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Charles cites a sentence in the novel about one of Magnolia’s clients, a professor who has moved away but is reluctant to sell her Brickell condominium. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The petition cites the cameras as helpful in identifying crime suspects, and notes that residents and business in the areas have asked for them to be turned on. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

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Interestingly enough, facing the terrors of the world head-on is something that Danny mentions to Alice, too.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
The document mentions Araujo could be extradited to face a jury.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of mentions

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Before sending any money, make sure the document specifies the total settlement amount, when each payment is due and that satisfying those terms will resolve the remaining balance as agreed.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
The plan also specifies rezoning along major commercial corridors, including Winchester Boulevard and The Alameda.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of specifies

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When the National Review advocates impeaching a Republican president and favorably quotes Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff, that’s news.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
On the other hand, Hardwick quotes the leader of another troupe, who argues that kuda kepang performances should not include Islamic prayers.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of quotes

Verb

An investor sees the breadth divergence, watches the failed breakouts and notices the heavier down-volume, but then waits for a headline to confirm what the price data has already said.

— Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Gretchen Nash notices when her kids toss produce into the trash instead of into the family’s compost bin.

— Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

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The remaining two jobs on the list are in renewable energy as AI adoption and related infrastructure, like data centers, drive a higher need for electricity, the release notes.

— Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
SonicMax notes that for typical start-stop cutting scenarios, the tool is estimated to provide 2 to 4 hours of use per charge depending on the material and power setting.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

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