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 agency said chapters of the report underwent peer review but did not specify who reviewed it.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025 -
Additionally, the home provides type not specified.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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But then, on May 2nd, the White House released its final budget proposal, which didn’t mention Head Start at all.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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Harbaugh mentioned two other undrafted free agents who popped on film: Kansas receiver Luke Grimm and Iowa State tight end Stevo Klotz.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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To reconsider the relationship of personality and psychopathology research, the study authors consulted survey responses from over 16,000 participants, as well as from their family and friends.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The court based its decision on agreement with the other two arguments: Metro’s failure to address feasible ways to mitigate the impacts of construction noise and to properly consult with a land conservancy that serves as a trustee to parkland over which the gondola would soar.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Rosario said he's noticed an increase in Latino jockeys over the last two decades.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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But editors noticed that this cake went beyond the classic grocery store flavors with a unique layer of filling in the center.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Verb
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For example, Lee cites a client who put butterfly wallpaper in the entryway closet where her kids store their coats and shoes.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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At the time, Thompson cited her mental health as one of the factors that contributed to her decision.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The drone attack on Port Sudan indicates a major shift in the two-year conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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An unnamed ministry spokesperson was cited as saying that Beijing had taken note of various statements by senior U.S. officials indicating a willingness to negotiate over tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The number could be even higher − the database notes that several universities did not indicate the amount of visas that had been revoked.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Sanyal noted that semaglutide had previously been shown to be beneficial for obesity, diabetes and heart disease.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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More than three decades after the sitcom premiered, fans continue to quote the characters, particularly the sarcastic Bing, and snap up merchandise such as vinyl figures, shirts, and coffee mugs.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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My articles have been quoted in numerous newspapers and on CNN, ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's Today Show, Oprah and other TV and radio shows.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Refer (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer%20%28to%29. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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