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as in mentions
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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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
But the section cites an obituary in the Texas State Historical Association website that does not make any such claims.
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Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
For important questions, make sure to click through to the sources Perplexity cites and conduct further research.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Wright cites fluctuating exchange rates as a major challenge.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
LogoPowered byScale logo Adelita Grijalva was elected weeks ago to represent her late father’s Arizona district in Congress, but nearly a month later, the Democrat still hasn’t been sworn in as Republican Speaker Mike Johnson cites the ongoing shutdown as reason for the delay.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Members of Netanyahu's coalition have been calling for years for Israel to formally annex parts of the West Bank, territory to which Israel cites biblical and historical ties.
—Reuters, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The request by the Campaign Legal Center, a nonprofit nonpartisan government watchdog, also cites a story by MSNBC that reported that Homan had taken a $50,000 cash payment from undercover FBI agents posing as would-be DHS contractors seeking his help obtaining contracts.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2025
Reid cites New York's need for a spark on offense after the disappointing 0-6 start to the season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
In his book, Allen cites several historical and scientific manuscripts from the 1800s that indicate flamboyances of hundreds to thousands were seen in the Everglades, Florida Bay and the Florida Keys.
—Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
For important questions, make sure to click through to the sources Perplexity cites and conduct further research.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Wright cites fluctuating exchange rates as a major challenge.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
LogoPowered byScale logo Adelita Grijalva was elected weeks ago to represent her late father’s Arizona district in Congress, but nearly a month later, the Democrat still hasn’t been sworn in as Republican Speaker Mike Johnson cites the ongoing shutdown as reason for the delay.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Members of Netanyahu's coalition have been calling for years for Israel to formally annex parts of the West Bank, territory to which Israel cites biblical and historical ties.
—Reuters, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The request by the Campaign Legal Center, a nonprofit nonpartisan government watchdog, also cites a story by MSNBC that reported that Homan had taken a $50,000 cash payment from undercover FBI agents posing as would-be DHS contractors seeking his help obtaining contracts.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2025
Reid cites New York's need for a spark on offense after the disappointing 0-6 start to the season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
In his book, Allen cites several historical and scientific manuscripts from the 1800s that indicate flamboyances of hundreds to thousands were seen in the Everglades, Florida Bay and the Florida Keys.
—Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
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The report specifically mentions her involvement with .—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But almost every book in the Bible mentions wine or vines or vineyards.—
Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The bill also specifies that if an AI causes harm, the human owners or developers would be responsible.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The dress code also specifies the type of shoes to be worn and forbids facial tattoos or more than one facial piercing.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After Grace quotes Zooey Deschanel's character, Thames grabs her face and kisses her out of the frame.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Dan Marino quotes lining the walls of Hard Rock Stadium fascinated the AD.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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During the clip, the owner notices a large chunk has been ripped (or bitten) out of the flooring, and there’s only one suspect hovering around nearby.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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The science author Stuart Clark notes that the concept was nonsensical to contemporary scientists, who assumed that magnetism could not break free from a magnet and that the Sun’s energy radiated equally across its surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Almost any bitters can work, but Barton notes that lighter, fruit-forward flavors—like cherry, orange, or chocolate—tend to complement coffee best, while overly smoky or savory bitters can overwhelm it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Data from the Public Health and Wellness Lab indicates that at least 19 bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County since 2019.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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This indicates a person-to-person community spread, which can occur through intimate contact.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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