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
Sheriff Jason Barnes then referred that comment to the Iowa Attorney General for potential voter intimidation and election interference.
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Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 19 Feb. 2026
Then, the hospital’s social worker referred them to the Ronald McDonald House.
—Michelle Marchante
february 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
In their definition biomechanics refers exclusively to humans.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Hegseth’s office referred our questions to the Army.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
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Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 19 Feb. 2026
Then, the hospital’s social worker referred them to the Ronald McDonald House.
—Michelle Marchante
february 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
In their definition biomechanics refers exclusively to humans.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Hegseth’s office referred our questions to the Army.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer
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China says that these groups help people with everyday tasks like applying for drivers’ licences.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Equal-time obligations apply to broadcast licensees using public spectrum.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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In 2024 William arrived at the event solo as his wife was recovering from abdominal surgery, which was later revealed to be cancer-related.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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Police believe the shooting was gang-related.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Matters pertaining to immigration enforcement fall within the exclusive purview of federal authorities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Government Oversight Committee has jurisdiction over legislation pertaining to the state’s watchdog agencies, including the Office of State Ethics, and has the authority to hold hearings on audit reports.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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