1
as in specified
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt
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2
as in consulted
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for referred (to)
Verb
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No back orders, unless specified by the individual vendor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026 -
The terms of the settlement were not specified.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an antiabortion challenge to federal regulations that permit sending pills through the mail once a patient has consulted a doctor online.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Members of the Tirias Research team have consulted for IBM, Nvidia, Qualcomm, AMD and other companies throughout the data center, AI and Quantum ecosystems.—
Francis Sideco,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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When All Elite Wrestling is mentioned, MJF is almost always central to the conversation.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Public statements implicating Raul Castro, who was the actual head of the armed forces, in the decision to shoot down the planes had emerged over the years, some of which were mentioned in the indictment.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The couple was last seen together on surveillance footage at a Beaver Dam Kwik Trip on March 29, 2025, according to a criminal complaint cited by WISC.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The late New Yorker writer Donald Barthleme, an absurdist, is often cited as an example.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Kuo showed off her ice-queen garb and noticed a friend in the corner.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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DeLuz noticed the Democrats becoming more combative, taking shots at Becerra during the last two debates as the former state attorney general is now considered the party's frontrunner.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Authorities reportedly fined him €500, or roughly $580 — and banned him from returning to the site, the outlet noted.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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It should be noted that the media is not permitted to speak with the Fever’s medical staff about players’ injuries.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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These ingredients are used in Ana Mandara’s farm-to-table meals, spa products, and custom fragrances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In 2017, detectives used DNA samples preserved from Walls' body and the area in which she was found to create an image of a person of interest, according to The Virginian-Pilot.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Prosecutors have quoted extensively from Mangione’s handwritten diary in court filings including his praise for Unabomber Ted Kaczynski.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Referred (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referred%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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