1
as in to cite
to give as an example
I could quote to you a hundred instances in the past when you've lied to me
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2
as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
quoted Thomas Jefferson's views on liberty in her paper on the American Revolution
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Recent Examples of quote
Stevo Pavićević, Harvard Business Review, 4 Feb. 2025
Lilly is referenced and actually quoted in that book.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Just check out the replies and quotes to the tweet above to see for yourself.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
His work has been published in top strategy and management journals, among them the Academy of Management Journal and Strategic Management Journal, and he has been quoted by the Financial Times, Fortune, and Business Week.
—Stevo Pavićević, Harvard Business Review, 4 Feb. 2025
Lilly is referenced and actually quoted in that book.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
Getting an online quote is the best way to determine your specific rate.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Just check out the replies and quotes to the tweet above to see for yourself.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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Khamenei suggested that negotiations with the U.S. would not lead to any meaningful progress, citing past failures.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The United Kingdom issued a secret order requiring Apple to create a backdoor for government security officials to access encrypted data, The Washington Post reported today, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Throughout his remarks, the president mentioned a number of similarities between the Panthers’ championship run and his 2024 campaign.—
Christian Datoc,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Feb. 2025
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Project 2025, the controversial conservative blueprint for a second Trump term, mentioned advancing the Ambler Road as a policy agenda.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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An especially fine touch is the way the initial vocal descent is echoed by the piano, but with a B-flat raised to B-natural.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Association for Accessible Medicines echoed a similar warning.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Glover’s score — for rock band, piano and acoustic strings — evokes pop idioms while politely sidestepping direct quotation.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Following a quotation from Greek poet Odysseas Elytis about the inevitability of the past asserting itself in the present, Hadoula (Karyofyllia Karabeti) is introduced as she is so often seen in the film: walking briskly amid rocky terrain to aid a woman in the throes of childbirth.—
Ryan Swen,
Variety,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While accepting the award for best actress at the National Board of Review Gala in New York City on Jan. 8, Kidman referenced a memorable scene from the flick in which her character accepts a glass of milk from Dickinson's character.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Glasner has repeatedly referenced it as a reason for Palace’s slow start.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Without intending to pile too much pressure on a 15-year-old, and while noting that plenty can change, and quickly, there is an expectation that Watson is well placed to have an excellent career at the highest level.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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During a conversation with New York Times columnist and DealBook founder Andrew Ross Sorkin, Sorkin noted public fascination with their every move, referencing Meghan’s planned solo appearance at the Paley Honors gala.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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By repeating this broken ladder glitch perfectly dozens of times in a row, Mario can quickly reach the top of the screen, where the game will register the level as completed.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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To determine if this phenomena repeated itself in more dire situations, the team then analyzed video of a crowd at the 2010 Love Parade,.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And Wall Street noticed, sending shares of the company up 24 percent to $12.38 on Monday.—
David Moin,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to the judgment, Woodward-Fisher’s wife had noticed a problem with clothes moths (Tineola Bisselliella) in early 2018 after new insulation was installed as part of major building works.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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