1
as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt
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2
as in to go (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer (to)
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These policies should address potential misuse, specify acceptable use cases and delineate accountability, especially given the varied regulatory landscapes across regions.—
Rob Green,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025 -
The airline will begin daily service from Seattle to London, though the carrier did not specify a date, and tickets are not yet on sale.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Not to mention the larger-than-life absence of one Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall).—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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The topics their younger pals have started to mention.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Scenic design is by Tony winner Derek McLane, with costumes by Tony nominee Jennifer Moeller and longtime Parton stylist Steve Summers consulting.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to consult with your attorney to garner any legal ramifications pertaining to your situation and any potential legal entanglements regarding AI and mental health.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Radhi, an Ayurvedic enthusiast, noticed Jay’s sweet tooth was something deeper than an occasional craving.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, both Hulu and Disney+ are available as stand-alone apps or to purchase as a package As viewers may have noticed, several shows have become streamable on both platforms over the last few years.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The supervisor then assembled it and sold it to Tamura for $1,400, the officials said, citing an interview with the supervisor who was cooperating with authorities.—
Amanda Jackson,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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There is a prix fixe dinner of three courses for a very reasonable $65, though citing seven dishes with supplements of $4 to $8 seems a tad disingenuous.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Court documents indicated that there were at least four other co-conspirators, including Larry Conner, Roderick Prescott, Suzanne Thompson, and Weldon Wulstein.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Han shook off criticisms of the small ring by also noting that both Belly and Jeremiah are college students on a budget.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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As Mousavi noted, some previous studies have lumped all types of potatoes together for their effects on type 2 diabetes.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Davidson says, quoting an exchange between Sylvester Stallone's titular boxer and his on-screen trainer, Burgess Meredith's Mickey.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Myers quoted another Hollywood legend, MGM studio head Irving Thalberg.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Refer (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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