referenced

past tense of reference

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for referenced
Verb
  • The existence of the octagons has been documented previously.
    Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
  • Scholars have documented how lighter skin tones and features perceived as closer to Eurocentric beauty standards may influence perceptions of desirability, femininity, professionalism, and trustworthiness.
    Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 June 2026
  • In a press release Wednesday, the agency specified that the screwworm had been found inside a 3-week-old calf’s umbilical area.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The observations were corroborated by security video, the chief said.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 30 May 2026
  • Furthermore, findings by two psychologists who evaluated her before her statement corroborated one another, as well as the evidence presented by the Public Ministry’s office.
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Claiborne’s calm validated all of the afternoon discussions in Kami’s office and all of the time her husband had put into trying to build a bond.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • The results feed back into the physical experiments at the tank, and the models are validated against the tank data before being used to study conditions and scales that the tank can’t physically reproduce.
    Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • One of my favorites is Suzuki Beane (1961) written by Sandra Scoppettone and illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh, a parody of Eloise at the Plaza Hotel.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • Gambling can also be a health risk, as illustrated through Sorsby receiving treatment for gambling addiction, and lead to financial problems for gamblers.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2026
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“Referenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referenced. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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