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)
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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 -
Officials declined to specify why the immigrants were transferred, and the government has not said whether Guantanamo might be used again in the future.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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That's not to mention Monday's stock market plunge, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop about 2% — more than erasing the gains since President Trump's inauguration.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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This isn't the first time the public has become aware of C4, as the project was mentioned to be in development – alongside Project M0 – when it was reported that ZA/UM laid off staff and cancelled a Disco Elysium expansion in 2024.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Gomez and Walsh even consulted the Hollywood icon’s former tailor while planning the look, the stylist revealed.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Always consult a healthcare provider before adding zinc supplements to your wellness routine.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
3 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
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Tsunoda was also in the mix for a promotion, but in the end, Red Bull placed Lawson alongside Verstappen for 2025, citing his ability to perform under pressure.—
Saajan Jogia,
Newsweek,
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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One thing to note is that since Rutherford and Allvin took over in Vancouver, the club has somewhat rarely been very busy on deadline day itself — aside from minor trades involving players like Tyler Motte.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The company noted that comp sales in apparel and hardlines accelerated by nearly 4 percentage points compared with the third quarter, showing some momentum in the categories.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
4 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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