referencing

Definition of referencingnext
present participle of reference

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for referencing
Verb
  • The curatorial choices are less about building an experience around some grand concept or documenting an important moment in art history, and more about showing off what is in the storeroom, or in this case, the closets.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The high school student from suburban Dallas began documenting his journey on social media, where his transformation quickly drew attention.
    Grace Baek, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Active parents tend to be aware of their children’s emotional state, validating their reasons for being upset, happy, or angry, and responding with empathy.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Our community is completely inclusive and validating.
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • OpenAI’s paper conspicuously avoids specifying a corporate tax rate, a diplomatic omission that suggests the company knows where the political land mines are buried.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • An Amazon Web Services (AWS) spokesperson said the disruption was ongoing, without specifying the exact location affected or any potential damage done.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities posted a YouTube video corroborating Senator Sullivan’s points just last week.
    Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 18 Mar. 2026
  • She wasn’t presented with evidence corroborating the claims and wasn’t aware of anyone at the firm who researched the accusations, according to the court document.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The house later became part of a much larger strategic play, illustrating his approach to dealmaking.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The war in Iran and bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz is further illustrating the need to integrate newer tools into modern warfare.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Referencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referencing. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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