mention
verb (used with object)
to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of.
mentioning
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present participleof mention.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He keeps mentioning that he’s working to adjust his schedule so he doesn’t have to work late, seemingly for his own lifestyle, but I’m not counting on it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
The share of U.S. job postings on Indeed mentioning AI rose to 8% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 3% in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The man was detained after investigators raided his home and workplace on July 24, the Keelung District Prosecutors Office said in a statement without mentioning Nvidia.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
And those in the sport have fairly diligently avoided mentioning his name since.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Biko, wear something nice. Kainene will be dressing up too,” her mother had added, as if mentioning her twin sister somehow legitimized everything.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
