Synonyms of referred

referred

verb

past tense of refer

as in related

to have a relation or connection

I don't think that rule of play refers to this particular situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• related
• applied
• pertained
• bore
• concerned
• affected
• linked
• involved
• interested
• appertained
• connected
• had to do with
• associated
• coupled
• treated
• touched
• tied in
• interrelated
• dealt (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of referred

Another regional exclusive is slated in September for Japan, where Jordans do historically fare well, with an Air Jordan 12 calling back to the time Michael Jordan referred an exhibition game pitting NBA players against three sumo wrestlers. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

The Department of Labor referred the Times to the the Department of Justice, which did not respond to a request for comment on whether the government plans to appeal. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Another reported that eight children referred for eye care following vision screenings received no-cost exams and glasses, with families reporting improvements in their learning. — Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

When asked for comment, the FDA referred Scientific American to the White House. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026

The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission in July referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney's office for possible charges, saying Musk likely broke the law. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Channell referred comment on the settlement to a different city spokesperson Ryan Hinderman, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

When reached for comment, DHS referred USA TODAY to the State Department. — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

An Upper Pottsgrove Township police spokesperson referred all questions about the shooting to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026