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as in source
something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information
the author's argument is interesting, but the lack of references makes me wonder if it can be proven
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Recent Examples of reference
Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 29 June 2025
In March 2025, Smith released Based on a True Story — his first album in 20 years — and seemed to reference the slap on two different tracks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 June 2025
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
Don’t forget to snap a few reference photos before zipping everything up, Clue said.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Noun
In an interview with CBS News, assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon referenced a growing stack on her desk of criminal cases that allege the targeting of religious centers.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 29 June 2025
In March 2025, Smith released Based on a True Story — his first album in 20 years — and seemed to reference the slap on two different tracks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
But there is another dimension to his frequent references to Sinner, his eagerness to put them on par.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
Don’t forget to snap a few reference photos before zipping everything up, Clue said.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reference
Noun
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Open source robotics with a strong community focus Everything about the BHL robot is open source.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Democracy in Action has kept the source of its funding secret.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The changes come under pressure from the European Commission with regard to compliance with the Digital Markets Act, or DMA.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Note in this regard the long-standing position of NACD is that a positive workforce culture is a significant corporate asset.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Hudson, who has been vacationing around Europe with her family, recently documented her trip to Greece on social media.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Cadillac has overcome several challenges to enter the F1 grid, and as a result, the American outfit aims to document its entire journey and showcase it to the world before its F1 Grand Prix debut at Melbourne's Albert Park in March 2026.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Antonio made an emotional return to the London Stadium in March before the 1-0 loss to Newcastle United, and some supporters paraded banners as a mark of respect.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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And finally, 1% said that in many other respects, certain other countries were better than the US.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reference. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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