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
Wilson’s wife, Kathryn, declined to be interviewed but referred a Herald reporter to her attorney.
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Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
While widely dismissing the appeal, the Court also referred preliminary questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding certain aspects of the obligation mechanism, leaving the legal debate open.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
When asked for comment, a representative for Paris referred NBC News to a March 16 legal filing in which Paris took issue with that number.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
An unidentified person who answered a number for Schultz referred The Associated Press to an attorney, Peter Comar.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
This year’s bill was voted out of the Labor and Public Employees Committee and referred for the Senate calendar.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The Star contacted Kansas City Police, which referred all questions to the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The White House referred comment to the Interior Department.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Harris Teeter declined to comment and referred all questions to CMPD.
—Wsoc
march 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
While widely dismissing the appeal, the Court also referred preliminary questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding certain aspects of the obligation mechanism, leaving the legal debate open.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
When asked for comment, a representative for Paris referred NBC News to a March 16 legal filing in which Paris took issue with that number.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
An unidentified person who answered a number for Schultz referred The Associated Press to an attorney, Peter Comar.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
This year’s bill was voted out of the Labor and Public Employees Committee and referred for the Senate calendar.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The Star contacted Kansas City Police, which referred all questions to the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The White House referred comment to the Interior Department.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Harris Teeter declined to comment and referred all questions to CMPD.
—Wsoc
march 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for referred
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Young starred in 65 episodes of the series and related Disney Channel projects before his death in 2013.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Officials didn't give any indication whether or not the shootings could be related.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Eco effort The hotel has applied for its LEED assessment following the adoption of a number of sustainability and energy-saving measures during the property’s renovation and current operations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment by Boston EMS after the officers applied tourniquets to their wounds, BPD said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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