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as in sources
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 references
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
And there’s so many beautiful references across the world in terms of how different ritualistic spaces inhabit that kind of thing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Victorian-era collets and floral references coexist with Egyptian Revival symbolism.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
There are also, naturally, Easter eggs and appearances from several of the TV show’s recurring characters and deep-cut references and lots of stuff that will make the true heads squeal.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
But the publishing industry might not be prepared to handle the surging number of fake references, Topaz said.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The series, which ran from 2000 to 2007, followed the mother-daughter duo of Lorelai Gilmore, played by Lauren Graham, and Rory, played by Alexis Bledel, and was packed with romances, dramatic turns and sarcastic jokes and references.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Swapping out Crow for OpenAI’s o4-mini took the rate of hallucinated references from zero percent all the way up to 45 percent.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Indeed, this home is steeped in references to its own long history.
—Serge Gleizes, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Nostalgic references to beloved actors, singers and athletes can also strike a chord.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
And there’s so many beautiful references across the world in terms of how different ritualistic spaces inhabit that kind of thing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Victorian-era collets and floral references coexist with Egyptian Revival symbolism.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
There are also, naturally, Easter eggs and appearances from several of the TV show’s recurring characters and deep-cut references and lots of stuff that will make the true heads squeal.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
But the publishing industry might not be prepared to handle the surging number of fake references, Topaz said.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The series, which ran from 2000 to 2007, followed the mother-daughter duo of Lorelai Gilmore, played by Lauren Graham, and Rory, played by Alexis Bledel, and was packed with romances, dramatic turns and sarcastic jokes and references.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Swapping out Crow for OpenAI’s o4-mini took the rate of hallucinated references from zero percent all the way up to 45 percent.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Indeed, this home is steeped in references to its own long history.
—Serge Gleizes, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
Verb
Small Town Girls references two shootings, a reference to the gun violence that’s a staple of American life, now more than ever.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for references
Noun
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The coalition is urging the state to find new sources of funding for the work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Authorities currently believe the woman shot the man and children before shooting herself, The LA Times reports, citing law enforcement sources.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Carolina kept pace in some regards but was overwhelmed in others.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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My life was in all regards unclouded, sans care or worry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The work draws on earlier sources, including the 7th-century text Records of the Western Regions, which documents the travels of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang during his 16-year journey to India in search of sacred texts.—
Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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The film also documents the Lambadi language and culture, and may be among the first feature-length documentaries to do so.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard were among the people who paid their respects.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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In some respects, the politics of gas taxation haven’t shifted much since the 1970s.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“References.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/references. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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