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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The task force is now applying that same regional coordination model to World Cup preparations.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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For nails and hair On the hair, rosehip oil can be applied to the ends, preferably diluted with a carrier oil like argon oil, to add shine and help control frizz.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Officials from the Baja California Attorney General’s Office said that the vast majority of homicides in the state are related in some way to illicit activities, such as drug dealing.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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When Santa Clara voters approved Levi’s Stadium in 2010, the ballot initiative included taxpayer protections that prevented the city from dipping into its general fund for stadium or event-related expenses.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
15 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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