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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U.S. military personnel in Taiwan are often referred to as “American English teachers,” a term used to avoid mentioning the American military explicitly, as their presence in Taiwan has long been an open secret.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
It might also be worth mentioning that she should look at what resources your company provides through your Employee Assistance Program.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
“A lot of nervousness,” Hernández said about playing again, mentioning that he had a panic attack when first learning of his worse-than-expected diagnosis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Using the Ministry of Justice's online judgments database, the company identified 517 employment tribunal cases mentioning neurodivergent conditions in 2025, up from 265 in 2020.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Jennifer had been mentioning it here and there since June.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
