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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
Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 29 June 2025
In March 2025, Smith released Based on a True Story — his first album in 20 years — and seemed to reference the slap on two different tracks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 June 2025
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
Don’t forget to snap a few reference photos before zipping everything up, Clue said.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Noun
In an interview with CBS News, assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon referenced a growing stack on her desk of criminal cases that allege the targeting of religious centers.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 29 June 2025
In March 2025, Smith released Based on a True Story — his first album in 20 years — and seemed to reference the slap on two different tracks.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
But there is another dimension to his frequent references to Sinner, his eagerness to put them on par.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
Don’t forget to snap a few reference photos before zipping everything up, Clue said.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reference
Noun
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Effective personalization doesn’t have to stretch every data source to its limit.—
Shiva Chandrashekher,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Charlotte Hornets agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with Plumlee, league sources confirmed to The Observer on Monday.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The front office went out of its way to give the inside linebacker group a bit of a pass in regard to the team’s historically bad run defense.—
Mike Kaye
July 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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This was again measured with regard to real-life celebrity cheating scandals.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Hudson, who has been vacationing around Europe with her family, recently documented her trip to Greece on social media.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Cadillac has overcome several challenges to enter the F1 grid, and as a result, the American outfit aims to document its entire journey and showcase it to the world before its F1 Grand Prix debut at Melbourne's Albert Park in March 2026.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Russia, on the other hand, is mainly viewed as a security risk, particularly in Europe where its yearslong war with Ukraine has raised concerns about respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 July 2025
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From the classroom hamster to cats and dogs, this short tune demonstrates the importance of treating animals with love and respect.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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“Reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reference. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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