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
Others were referred by the community or found the program in other ways.
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Moreno referred a request for comment to Gavrilov, who did not immediately respond.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Miami International Airport referred Fox News Digital to the sheriff's office for comment.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Alibaba’s customer management revenue, which refers broadly to sales generated from various online marketing services offered to merchants and shop owners, rose 10% in the June quarter to 89 billion yuan.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Moreno referred a request for comment to Gavrilov, who did not immediately respond.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Miami International Airport referred Fox News Digital to the sheriff's office for comment.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Alibaba’s customer management revenue, which refers broadly to sales generated from various online marketing services offered to merchants and shop owners, rose 10% in the June quarter to 89 billion yuan.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer
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The legislation will limit repayment options and cap borrowing limits for graduate students, including eliminating Graduate PLUS loans, forcing more students to apply for private loans or reconsider their education options.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While mopping, its spinning pads apply 12 Newtons of downward pressure and spin at up to 200 rotations per minute (RPM).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Local law enforcement said that shooting was gang related.—
Robert Birsel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Compared to effects on memory and age-related brain health, more research shows creatine supplements can protect against specific cognitive stressors.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Therapists going the route of AI usage will need to be mindful of the latest laws and regulations pertaining to AI usage.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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There is more to follow, all of which pertains to the film’s title and is rather laborious to discuss in a review without spoilers.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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