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
Contacted by Deadline today about the indictments and arrests, the White Houser referred us to the DOJ and the FBI.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to its informative aspects, the event offers numerous opportunities for networking, Manning added, allowing the attendees to become acquainted and refer business to each other.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
When reached for comment, OpenAI referred Fortune to Stuckey’s comments.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
When asked for comment, Bains referred the Journal Sentinel to his representation for the licensing matter, attorney Vincent Bobot.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to its informative aspects, the event offers numerous opportunities for networking, Manning added, allowing the attendees to become acquainted and refer business to each other.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
When reached for comment, OpenAI referred Fortune to Stuckey’s comments.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
When asked for comment, Bains referred the Journal Sentinel to his representation for the licensing matter, attorney Vincent Bobot.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer
Verb
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The chain embellishment was applied to multiple styles, be in the short pump or a taller slingback, and stood out against different colors.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Use a mop to apply the bleach solution to the floors, covering a small area at a time and working in a figure-eight or side-to-side pattern.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Frishkorn said the investigation will determine if the accident was alcohol or speed-related, but witnesses have indicated both of those may have been a factor.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The high court is already considering a separate, but related, dispute regarding National Guard deployment in Chicago where different federal court decisions have temporarily halted presidential intervention.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nevertheless, the process exposed evidence that pertained to him.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The charges pertain to Comey’s testimony before the Senate in September 2020.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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