cites

verb

present tense third-person singular of cite
1
as in mentions
to give as an example cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument

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2
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 The foundation cites decades of research and learning showing that grantees with flexible, long-term funding were better prepared for the unexpected. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 The same report cites a shopper who ran a blind taste test of Aldi’s L’oven bagels against Thomas’ bagels and preferred the Aldi version. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 The Allrecipes report cites a shopper who ran a blind taste test between Aldi’s L’oven bagels and Thomas’ bagels, and preferred the Aldi version. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Those who visit the site are trespassing, and Rafford said the owner cites safety concerns. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026 When a product cites clove research, check whether the study used whole cloves at culinary doses or concentrated extracts. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 In a recent filing, the NCAA cites Morrison’s dismissal of Pryor’s very similar lawsuit last year as a key ruling. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Their report also cites evidence that when only the father worked from home and the mother held a higher occupational position, the mother’s share of housework fell from 67 percent to 55 percent. — Gleb Tsipursky, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 The analyst also cites CME's expansion in some cases to 24/7 trading for pre-existing retail-sized contracts. — Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan,paulina Likos, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
  1. mentions
  2. specifies
  3. quotes
  4. notices
  5. notes
  6. indicates
Verb
  • The document specifically mentions AI tutors and assistance for students falling behind in the curriculum.
    — Dmytro Korchevskyi, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Curry mentions that some water utilities have even implemented mandatory bans on winter lawn watering and spray irrigation because of severe drought and low reservoir levels, including Denver Water—the largest water utility in Colorado.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of mentions
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  • But any agreement that specifies which uses of AI are taboo would be better than a status quo that prohibits none.
    — NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
  • However, the contract lists Sacramento as Kennah's office and specifies the lower rate.
    — Tyler Horst, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of specifies
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  • Ledgebrook gave him a bot that quotes live against its systems at prices about 25% higher than the company would normally charge.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Each clinic quotes differently, communicates differently, and plans recovery differently, and the patient does the reconciling, usually in a second language and sometimes on their own.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of quotes
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  • On a recent Monday morning in Santa Monica, beach volleyball phenom Sally Perez steps onto the sand and immediately notices that all the nets are hung to men’s standard height, not women’s.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Her 7-year-old hears the conversations around her, sees the protests in her community and notices the visiting canal personnel.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of notices
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  • Today, his hair cropped shorter and greying, Ingalbee notes that many of those towering, old growth trees, their bark cloaked in moss, have burned in recent wildfires.
    — Kirk Siegler, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Exit Planning Institute notes a typical owner has around 80% of their net worth tied up in the business.
    — Ron Smith, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of notes
Verb
  • The thread also indicates the account was previously approved by a China Webull team member and an American counterpart.
    — Eamon Javers,Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The full force of the deal will not take effect until both parties have complied with its closing conditions, which the agreement indicates could happen within months.
    — Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
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