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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Though the picture's caption doesn't specify the aircraft's destination, the local Arizona outlet ABC15 News reported that the migrants were deported to Guatemala.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025 -
One area in need of improvement is the city’s handling of personnel action forms which specify a change in an employee’s status, such as getting a promotion or being terminated.—
Sierra Lopez,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The book is a towering achievement in Australian fiction, widely recognized as a classic of war literature and a work of national cultural importance — not to mention a gripping, psychologically complex read.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Not to mention, a pretty good basketball player, too.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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Borrowers should check their eligibility, obtain their 1098-E form and consult a tax professional to maximize their tax benefits.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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After consulting with Dončić shortly after the trade over the weekend, the Lakers prioritized adding a lob threat and rim-runner to pair with Dončić in a similar vein to Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford, Dončić’s former Dallas teammates.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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And Wall Street noticed, sending shares of the company up 24 percent to $12.38 on Monday.—
David Moin,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to the judgment, Woodward-Fisher’s wife had noticed a problem with clothes moths (Tineola Bisselliella) in early 2018 after new insulation was installed as part of major building works.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The United Kingdom issued a secret order requiring Apple to create a backdoor for government security officials to access encrypted data, The Washington Post reported today, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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Khamenei suggested that negotiations with the U.S. would not lead to any meaningful progress, citing past failures.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, of the two solar cycles encompassed by the 26.5 years' worth of observations, both BISON and GOLF indicated that the cycle with stronger magnetic activity had a greater impact upon the discrepancy in the age measurement.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The two paintings contain few elements that might signal a tree – a concentration of lines near the center, lines that could be branches or a central trunk and lines that could indicate the ground or a horizon.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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During a conversation with New York Times columnist and DealBook founder Andrew Ross Sorkin, Sorkin noted public fascination with their every move, referencing Meghan’s planned solo appearance at the Paley Honors gala.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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To be included in the meta-study, the water involved had to be 59 degrees or lower and the immersion at least 30 seconds long and chest deep, Cain noted.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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Why, the chorus asks, quoting Anna Akhmatova, is this age worse than others?—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Lamar had everyone from middle schoolers on the dancefloor at a bar mitzvah to former Vice President Kamala Harris at the BET Awards quoting his single.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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