referencing

present participle of reference

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for referencing
Verb
  • Some parents are neurotic about validating their kids’ emotions or guarding their individuality; others fixate on maximizing their career potential.
    Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Staying competitive means building something with long-term value, validating ideas and being ready to pivot whenever necessary.
    Maksim Strok, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • On January 7, the National Sleep Foundation released data illustrating how crucial sleep is for work performance.
    Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Since initiating its Regenerative Cotton Program in 2022, Citizens has procured approximately 4 million pounds of regenerative cotton, illustrating its commitment to empowering farmers and enhancing agricultural sustainability.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Referencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referencing. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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