refer 1 of 2

as in to apply
to have a relation or connection I don't think that rule of play refers to this particular situation

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refer (to)

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verb (2)

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When reached for comment, the NHC referred Newsweek to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season outlook. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025 According to Fox News, Honolulu police referred questions about the investigation to the FBI in Honolulu. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 May 2025 Her presence at the festival was reported to the Westminster Police Department, which referred the case to the district attorney’s office for investigation. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025 Honolulu police referred questions about the investigation to the FBI. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for refer

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“Refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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