Definition of refernext
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 Walz's office referred WCCO to Mesabi Metallics' news release regarding the plan when asked for comment. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Decide whether the specialist will work directly with the client or behind the referring provider’s brand. — Oleg Levitas, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 After responding to the ad, she was connected with AVA Law Group and signed a representation agreement with the law firm, which then referred her case to Buzbee’s firm. — Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026 People who knew the 27-year-old model felt that Resolutions Living should’ve referred him to a facility that’s legally authorized to offer detox, counseling, group sessions and treatment planning, according to TMZ. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refer
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  • Kelly opened by reminding both sides that he's required to apply case precedent.
    — JOCELYN NOVECK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Carter reasoned that the arbitration was sufficient, Moore received a fair hearing, and the arbitrator correctly applied the relevant standard to the facts.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Lisa Janssen, a Brookfield resident, tried to get the state to set aside two liens against her son and deceased husband, both of whom had been to prison for a variety of larceny, theft and drug-related crimes.
    — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, our plants might be dealing with heat and drought-related leaf scorch.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The changes mainly pertain to nonresident waterfowl hunting hours, reopening the fall turkey season, and changes to state park entrance and camping fees.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • His tenure was cut short amid allegations pertaining to his spending of city funds as well as a relationship with an 18-year-old high school student.
    — Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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