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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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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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 refer
Michelle Sie Whitten,
STAT,
25 June 2026
The department also asserted that the sheriff’s decision to place the commander on administrative leave and refer him for investigation by an outside agency was justified and also required by court orders.
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Rafael Carranza,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
The White House declined to comment, referring questions to the Justice Department.
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Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Through the partnership, LillyDirect customers will be able to request a free Oura ring sizing kit, referring them from LillyDirect’s medication-first platform to Oura’s sleep, stress, exercise, and GLP-1 tracking tools.
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Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
25 June 2026
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But that figure referred only to women who got an amnio, which was roughly 1% of all pregnancies.
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Michelle Sie Whitten,
STAT,
25 June 2026
The department also asserted that the sheriff’s decision to place the commander on administrative leave and refer him for investigation by an outside agency was justified and also required by court orders.
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Rafael Carranza,
ProPublica,
25 June 2026
The White House declined to comment, referring questions to the Justice Department.
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Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Through the partnership, LillyDirect customers will be able to request a free Oura ring sizing kit, referring them from LillyDirect’s medication-first platform to Oura’s sleep, stress, exercise, and GLP-1 tracking tools.
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Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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An economist that the city hired estimates that the tax increase will add $500 to $650 annually in taxes for the average family of four, despite the sales tax not being applied to groceries or medical supplies.
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In Berlin, an additional 500 ambulance dispatches were reported on Saturday, most of them heat-related.
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In Berlin, an additional 500 ambulance dispatches were reported Saturday, most of them heat-related.
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Starting next month, the law will prohibit the sale of any food product that isn’t labeled with either phrase — this pertains to products manufactured on or after July 1, 2026.
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Evidence pertaining to the Fire Department’s response was not permitted at the trial.
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