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)
Verb
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The guidelines include changes to alcohol recommendations, no longer specifying appropriate limits for men and women.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026 -
It was not specified whether any weapons were involved in the fight.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Not to mention the titular bugs, a swarm of blood-invading creatures discovered by her new lover, the mysterious drifter Peter Evans (Namir Smallwood).—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hafley said Wednesday that having his name being mentioned as a head coaching candidate is flattering and humbling.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to Ortiz, the Fionna and Cake series creators consulted with them on how to best represent Hunter's identity — which is how the character ended up with visible top surgery scars.—
James Factora,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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But a consulting firm that tracks pink slips noted a big surge in layoff notices.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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The theft wasn't noticed until a store employee saw that the entire caviar section was empty, which led management to check their security cameras.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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One game, Jordan Ross, his roommate, noticed that Jake was too late to rotate over on a double-team from the baseline side on a drive.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Indonesian government cited security and safety concerns for denying the visas, but an Israel Gymnastics Federation (IGF) spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that the country's security team gave clearance to its athletes.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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In one example cited in the indictment, Clase allegedly invited a bettor to a game against the Boston Red Sox in April and spoke with him by phone just before taking the mound.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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This week, Walker County Coroner Joey Vick said that preliminary autopsy findings indicate that Johnathan Boley’s death is consistent with hypothermia, Fox affiliate WBRC, ABC affiliate WBMA and NBC affiliate WVTM reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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In fact, earlier research indicates that such training could be detrimental, inspiring burnout.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, observers noted that Lavrov was the only permanent member of the Security Council to miss the meeting.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary, and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Russia’s state news agency TASS, quoting Botswana’s foreign minister, also reported that the country plans to open an embassy in Moscow soon.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach take turns transforming into floating marketplaces — docks converted to catwalks, hulls polished to reflective arrogance, sales reps who can quote fuel burn like yacht owners care about costs.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Refer (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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