as in related
to have a relation or connection
I don't think that rule of play refers to this particular situation
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Recent Examples of referred
Asked about the intrusion, the IDF referred NBC News to the police, who did not respond to a request for comment.
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Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 May 2026
His campaign referred questions about his time at Roivant to the company, which did not respond to an email seeking comment.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Police said Suleiman was referred in 2020 to the government’s Prevent program, which tries to steer individuals away from extremism.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Many students in this course were referred by Hispanic Unity of Florida, a nonprofit that helps immigrants find jobs, housing, and start their businesses.
—Sarah Moreno
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Harris Teeter referred comment to Kroger.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Delgado referred questions to his attorney when reached by text Wednesday.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Sixty-three people were referred from the sheriff's department to the district attorney for potential charges related to that break in.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, the Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board, or CLERB, found that both deputies — identified in CLERB’s investigation as Deputy 1 and Deputy 3 — engaged in criminal conduct and referred the case to the District Attorney’s Office for potential prosecution.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 May 2026
His campaign referred questions about his time at Roivant to the company, which did not respond to an email seeking comment.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Police said Suleiman was referred in 2020 to the government’s Prevent program, which tries to steer individuals away from extremism.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Many students in this course were referred by Hispanic Unity of Florida, a nonprofit that helps immigrants find jobs, housing, and start their businesses.
—Sarah Moreno
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Harris Teeter referred comment to Kroger.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Delgado referred questions to his attorney when reached by text Wednesday.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Sixty-three people were referred from the sheriff's department to the district attorney for potential charges related to that break in.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, the Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board, or CLERB, found that both deputies — identified in CLERB’s investigation as Deputy 1 and Deputy 3 — engaged in criminal conduct and referred the case to the District Attorney’s Office for potential prosecution.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for referred
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The two most common issues that can potentially be helped by a low-protein diet are kidney- and liver-related issues.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That starts with retooling the permitting process that approves — or, more often, holds up — major power generation, mining and other critical infrastructure and defense-related projects.—
Tom Cotton,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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This perk is automatically applied during check out, no code needed.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Their lip tint is red and thickly applied.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Some 73% of deals pertained to new media, with digital media and sports the most active segments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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In an affidavit filed last month, the bettor claimed that communication with Clase pertained solely to rooster fighting, not baseball.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Referred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referred. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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