Quoting
Saying
Saying noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.
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Synonyms for Saying
Quoting and saying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Quoting" instead a noun "Saying".
Nearby Word: say
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Both words in one sentence
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For example, quoting an American newspaper saying that Mexico is barbaric is fine (despite the Unfortunate Implications), but saying "how America views Mexico" is not enough.
Source: The Savage South - King has been quoting in saying that not only did he love the ending of the movie, but also that "everyone who spoils this ending should be hung from a noose until dead".
Source: Revised Ending - Anything from merely saying the word "Frozen" to John Cena almost quoting "Tubthumping" verbatim.
Source: That Reminds Me of a Song
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