cites

VERB

note, quote

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allege allude to indicate mention name offer point out present recount refer to repeat specify spell out tell

STRONG

adduce advance enumerate evidence excerpt exemplify extract instance lay number recite reference rehearse remember reminisce

WEAK

appeal to get down to brass tacks give as example illustrate with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal deny take withhold

STRONG

forget insert

VERB

subpoena

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call name order

STRONG

arraign command summon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

Example Sentences

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He cites the 2024 finding on Mars by the Perseverance rover of “a biosignature of heavy-metal reduction by alien microbes, possibly the most incredible discovery of the century.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Wednesday's ruling cites a number of comments that Hill allegedly made to jurors during the trial.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The letter cites Delaware law that allows stockholders to inspect the company’s books and records “for any proper purpose.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The court cites statements from the 1960s General Assembly debates saying that constitutions were meant to be changed only sparingly.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

His request is not accepted, although he cites his poor health, and he serves until the end of the war.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara