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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
Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Part of the Central Museum of Prisoners of War’s work includes using remote sensing and historical references to document the people who lost their lives.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
Councilman Scott Berna specifically referenced a recent murder.
—Grace Hurt, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Little Mermaid references aside, this unique yet classic name suits a Cancer.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Part of the Central Museum of Prisoners of War’s work includes using remote sensing and historical references to document the people who lost their lives.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Verb
The complaint references the season one finale, where Dale was shot four times, allegedly symbolizing Perry’s control over Dixon’s future on the show.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
Councilman Scott Berna specifically referenced a recent murder.
—Grace Hurt, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reference
Noun
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At this point, the aircraft have no additional orders, sources said.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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Lam aims to meet Trump to help finalize an agreement, the sources said, asking not to be identified as the trip isn't finalized yet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The changes come under pressure from the European Commission with regard to compliance with the Digital Markets Act, or DMA.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Note in this regard the long-standing position of NACD is that a positive workforce culture is a significant corporate asset.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Leo Ching Ling, 24, who documents life with her cat on TikTok under the handle @lifewithmolumolu, shared the emotional journey of her 1-year-old cat, Momo, who gave birth to four kittens on June 15.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The action came amid a nationwide wave of retrenchment in health care that, as some industry medical sources have documented, started in January, growing as the budget debate in Washington, D.C., focused on cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and benefits granted by the Affordable Care Act.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Antonio made an emotional return to the London Stadium in March before the 1-0 loss to Newcastle United, and some supporters paraded banners as a mark of respect.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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And finally, 1% said that in many other respects, certain other countries were better than the US.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reference. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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