1
as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt
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2
as in to go (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer (to)
Verb
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Unless otherwise specified by the instructions on your liquid masking product, let the paint dry before attempting to remove the liquid masking tape.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025 -
While none of that is specified for Medicare or Medicaid, the budget does outline that the House Energy and Commerce Committee would need to make the $880 billion in cuts over the next decade.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Not to mention, additional celebs like Sophie Turner and Aubrey Plaza have also been spotted in it previously.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
11 Mar. 2025
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Her news, conveyed during a nine-minute TikTok video, mentioned the challenges of navigating a new country.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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Other sources familiar with the matter who, like all consulted for this article, have been granted anonymity to protect relations, said some players were less surprised by the decision itself, but more bemused by the timing.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Under Canadian law, public-office holders need to divest their assets, such as stock options, either by selling them or having a trustee manage or sell them without, in this case, consulting Carney.—
Christopher Guly,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas keeps a tally of layoff notices.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been spotted out and about with their three children, and people are noticing their closeness.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After Bell fled, police opened a missing persons investigation for the kidnapped coworker, citing concerns for her safety.—
Michael Moore Jr.,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Past public records requests for the recording, including from the Statesman, were denied, citing an ongoing investigation.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2025
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Among the instances of money laundering done through TD Bank as indicated in the settlement agreement was the laundering of $474 million in cash from fentanyl sales in the United States by Chinese criminal syndicates.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The ongoing confusion and mystery regarding Lionel Messi’s availability was amplified before kickoff on Thursday, and what followed was a tense victory that was tighter than the final scoreline indicated.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some astutely noted how, in a world without enforceable contracts, there is more upside than downside to breaking a promise.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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This quality, Guan noted, hadn’t been expressed in Peng’s previous films.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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Griffin quoted a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, from Christopher Miller, the Financial Times‘ Chief Correspondent in Kyiv.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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The World Population Review, quoting the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) figures, stated that 27.8 per cent of households nationwide were home to a feline at the end of 2019, compared to nearly 40 per cent for dogs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Refer (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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