CROSS-REFERENCES Synonyms: 10 Similar Words

cross-references

noun

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a notation in a book (such as a dictionary) that tells you where to look for more information The almanac includes cross-references to a map and timeline for each country.

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Recent Examples of cross-references The day care has since implemented a system that cross-references the bus and classroom logs. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Happily, the show is not up to its cowl in DC cross-references and crossovers. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The company's new program cross-references the names of campaign staffers listed in Federal Election Commission data against its own user logs. — Luke Garrett, NPR, 9 July 2026

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references

Noun

Her work combined British tailoring and historical references with deliberately confrontational elements, enthusiasts say.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Walker explains all of those references and ideas come from the story and the characters.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

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