adverted

verb

past tense of advert
as in referred

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adverted
  1. referred
  2. mentioned
  3. pointed
  4. alluded
  5. signaled
Verb
  • The transportation office referred inquiries to the superintendent's administrative assistant.
    — Amanda Pitts, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • An administrative law judge referred a subpoena dispute to the full commission, reported on July 31, and the commissioners can take it up on August 12.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of referred
Verb
  • To them, as well as many of the other riders mentioned, including 1984 Olympic champion Alexi Grewal, these were just a couple of races — an obligation.
    — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Nowhere in the document had any materials or products been described or mentioned.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentioned
Verb
  • According to the complaint, the man had his camera pointed at a child at one point.
    — Nick Lentz, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • It feels pointed at this point.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of pointed
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  • But, as Connor alluded, the balance between twee and turned-on, between wholesome and horny, is a tough line to walk.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • More broadly speaking, analysts have pointed to Disney spending closer to $28 billion on content in 2019, which would make 2026’s expected $24 billion spend a decrease, not the increase to which Delrahim alluded.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Definition of alluded
Verb
  • Though few believed them, the Twins signaled their intentions long ago.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The collection of moments signaled what Douglas could potentially be if practice play can translate to Sundays.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
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