citing

ADJECTIVE

quoting

Synonyms

STRONG

announcing copying excerpting naming reciting stating

ADJECTIVE

referring

Synonyms

STRONG

attributing hinting implying indicating mentioning quoting remarking suggesting

WEAK

bringing up touching on

NOUN

mentioning

Synonyms

STRONG

inferring intimating naming specifying suggesting

WEAK

introduction making known referring to taking note of

NOUN

quotation/quote

Synonyms

WEAK

citation cutting excerpt extract passage recitation reference saying selection

Example Sentences

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The American Petroleum Institute and agricultural groups supported the bill, citing rising gas prices and increased demand for U.S. corn.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Morgan Stanley analyst Erin Wright is bullish on the stock, citing the “unmatched breadth” of the Zoetis portfolio.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Labour MP Andrew Gwynne resigned as MP for Gorton and Denton citing "significant ill health" sparking an attempt by the Greater Manchester Mayor to become his successor.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

She dropped out after two years, citing mental-health issues.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Describe each war thus, citing dates and locations, and earn an A, as Oliver pointed out.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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