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as in specifying
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments
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as in citing
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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Recent Examples of mentioning
That’s all without mentioning the fact that the Crown notched a nine-game win streak to conclude the season — tying the longest streak in the post-shootout era in MLS.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
However, the only evidence explicitly mentioning Jones in the report pertains to a pair of Facebook posts made before and after the incident.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Newsom touted his hometown’s recent improvements without mentioning Benioff, who is his older daughter’s godfather and a longtime friend.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
However, mentioning spending now, after making it this far, seems like an excuse.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Soon, the attacks escalated into more personal territory, with Minaj throwing disparaging comments about Cardi B’s pregnancy, and mentioning her children explicitly.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Gophers defensive coordinator Danny Collins gave a lauding scouting report in coach speak, mentioning the player’s jersey number.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
The university’s press office drafted a press release about the surprise gift, while again mentioning the partnership between it and Donaldson.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Prompt employees were asked to refrain from mentioning Apple until further notice while searching for other jobs or updating friends and family on their situation.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
However, the only evidence explicitly mentioning Jones in the report pertains to a pair of Facebook posts made before and after the incident.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Newsom touted his hometown’s recent improvements without mentioning Benioff, who is his older daughter’s godfather and a longtime friend.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
However, mentioning spending now, after making it this far, seems like an excuse.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Soon, the attacks escalated into more personal territory, with Minaj throwing disparaging comments about Cardi B’s pregnancy, and mentioning her children explicitly.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Gophers defensive coordinator Danny Collins gave a lauding scouting report in coach speak, mentioning the player’s jersey number.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
The university’s press office drafted a press release about the surprise gift, while again mentioning the partnership between it and Donaldson.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Prompt employees were asked to refrain from mentioning Apple until further notice while searching for other jobs or updating friends and family on their situation.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentioning
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Zydlewski worked with Collins’s office to revise Sea Grant’s funding application, specifying how the program aligned with Administration priorities.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Boozman's remarks to reporters on Tuesday followed the department's recent warning to state agencies about suspending allotments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, citing the nearly monthlong federal government shutdown as the reason.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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The cuts come after Chegg in May laid off 22% of its workforce, citing increasing adoption of AI.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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What researchers actually discovered is a small asteroid following Earth’s orbit, one that’s been traveling alongside us for decades without anyone noticing.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
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But the smart ones were noticing.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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As conversations continue around Gaza's reconstruction amid the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, doctors and humanitarian workers are urging that efforts be focused on addressing the malnutrition crisis, noting that simply flooding the zone with aid won't make a meaningful dent.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Recently, Chance The Rapper told DJ Bootleg Kev about Mac playing a vital role in one of his most famous ad-libs, noting that the moment occurred during an LA recording session with Chuck Inglish.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Miranda fangirled after the concert on Instagram, quoting her.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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In August, the Administration was accused of quoting a white supremacists in a DHS post for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruiting.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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The quarterback held his arm gingerly against his body, indicating a potential collarbone or shoulder injury.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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In the three-way race that followed, Cuomo’s support climbed to 33 percent, indicating that many of Adams’ former voters migrated to him—while Mamdani’s overall numbers held steady.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Mentioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentioning. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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