as in to apply
to have a relation or connection
I don't think that rule of play refers to this particular situation
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Recent Examples of refer
The department closed 34 and referred 11 to the Office of Insurance Regulation.
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Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
In fact, Village Health Workers are often the first to spot the symptoms and signs of NCDs, refer patients to lifesaving medical care promptly and follow up with families on management at home.
—Cynthia Tully, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Idaho’s attorney general said medical providers may not even refer a patient to an out-of-state clinic.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
After a first order on the official website, customers can refer friends to offer them 15% off their first purchase.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
In fact, Village Health Workers are often the first to spot the symptoms and signs of NCDs, refer patients to lifesaving medical care promptly and follow up with families on management at home.
—Cynthia Tully, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Idaho’s attorney general said medical providers may not even refer a patient to an out-of-state clinic.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
After a first order on the official website, customers can refer friends to offer them 15% off their first purchase.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer
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In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the announcement of the acquisition, China took its turn to apply the pressure.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Duke has an institutional climate commitment too, efforts include having over 300 climate and sustainability related classes and $3.7 million awarded in seed grants for research on climate.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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The refusal, which marked the first such rejection in 81 years, pertained to a special request from Mexico for the transfer of additional Colorado River water to the city of Tijuana.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Royals’ biggest decisions could pertain to their outfield mix.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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