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something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information
the author's argument is interesting, but the lack of references makes me wonder if it can be proven
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Recent Examples of reference
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 May 2025
Contextualizing an art historical journey like no other living master, Kehinde Wiley traverses centuries of technique and references, culminating with the street culture that amplifies the everyday successes and struggles of Black people living today.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
One of the more pointed jokes referenced Bündchen's relationship with jiujitsu instructor Joaquim Valente.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Noun
On the 100th day of the strike, Doyle posted a silhouette of a man hanging from a tree, in what was meant to be a morbid reference to his own suicide.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 May 2025
Contextualizing an art historical journey like no other living master, Kehinde Wiley traverses centuries of technique and references, culminating with the street culture that amplifies the everyday successes and struggles of Black people living today.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Verb
The soundtrack is loaded with classic rock and soul, and practically every scene references the films of that era — particularly gritty crime thrillers like Charley Varrick and The Outfit — or period pieces set around the same time.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
One of the more pointed jokes referenced Bündchen's relationship with jiujitsu instructor Joaquim Valente.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reference
Noun
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Players responded well to the demands, according to a source who, like all referenced in this piece, wished to remain anonymous to protect relationships.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Possible funding source But whatever the cost, the city has a source of cash to make the lease payments: $14 million that is yet to be spent on the $16 million project approved last fall to build holding cells on the top floor of Police Headquarters, Finance Director Tammy Queen said.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Everyone, from Waffles on down, gets to fall in line with your wishes in this regard.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In this regard one of the few constants in Pakistani politics has been the ever-present role of the security services in the affairs of the state, and specifically their tactic of creating private armies and terror groups.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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After the wreckage is documented, it will then be moved to a secure facility for further evaluation, according to the NTSB.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Hayden continues to document her father's experience with Parkinson's Disease.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The depth of love and respect for Ryan in Hatboro was evident.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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The more teens are on screens and social media platforms, the more sensitive these areas of the brain can become with respect to social rewards and punishments.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reference. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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