Synonyms of cited

cited

verb

past tense of cite

1

as in mentioned

to give as an example

cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentioned
• quoted
• referenced
• adduced
• specified
• illustrated
• represented
• documented
• exemplified
• named
• referred (to)
• instanced
• corroborated
• touched (on or upon)
• validated
• sourced
• substantiated
• adverted (to)
• bore out

2

as in noted

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

cited a number of similar instances of people surviving plane crashes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentioned
• noted
• specified
• noticed
• quoted
• indicated
• named
• suggested
• explained
• introduced
• referred (to)
• touched (on or upon)
• announced
• published
• implied
• intended
• clarified
• inferred
• pronounced
• dropped
• adverted (to)
• intimated
• pointed (out)
• designated
• instanced
• signaled
• alluded (to)
• declared
• proclaimed
• hinted (at)
• denominated
• signified
• publicized
• advertised
• brought up
• interjected
• interposed
• sounded
• interpolated
• elucidated
• broadcast
• broached
• insinuated
• cleared (up)
• spelled out
• explicated
• infiltrated
• wormed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• disregarded
• neglected
• overlooked
• forgot
• passed over
• slighted
• overpassed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cited

White space opportunities like clinical skin care, clean makeup and designer fragrances are often cited by industry analysts as potential areas of growth, and there is considerable chatter about the company’s M&A strategy. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

The agency cited a local news story, whose source for its reporting was an X post from conservative activist and social media influencer Scott Presler. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026

The chain’s former parent company, Garden Fresh Restaurants, cited the COVID-19 pandemic in its decision to close all 97 of its buffets, including 44 in the Golden State. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Property records showed that the LA Building and Safety Department cited the homeowner in 2014 for violations, including garbage on the property, excessive vegetation, open storage, and no driveway access. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Cox had already called for accountability for actual misconduct and cited the team's security records to defend her fans. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

In calling for the referendum over the summer, multiple commissioners cited their $6,000 yearly salary as justification for a raise. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Suggesting Bonta take another look at the measure, Panush cited a section of the California Constitution that says an initiative that identifies a private corporation to perform any function or have any power may not be submitted to voters. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Owner Susan Hatten cited the economy’s downturn and overall traffic reduction contributed to the closure. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026