Thesaurus results for REFERRING

referring 1 of 2

adjective

as in alluding

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referring

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verb

present participle of refer

as in relating

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 referring

Verb

During his medical workup, doctors found concerning abnormalities in his bloodwork and ruled him out as a donor for the time being, referring him to a hematologist for further evaluation. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Disney was likely referring here to the resolution terms of a fight with YouTube TV in late 2025. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 Rezaei accused Washington of violating the memorandum of understanding and launching attacks without first referring the issue to the dispute resolution committee. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 The sanctions include referring one of the president’s lawyers to the Florida Bar for possible disciplinary action. — Garrett Downs,karen James Sloan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Rather than immediately referring struggling students for special education, schools provide increasingly intensive interventions while collecting objective data about whether those interventions work. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Members can earn points on every purchase, plus bonus points for simple actions like creating an account, joining the email list, writing a photo review, or referring a friend. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026 As is the case with most of Oleszko’s work, the title is a pun, referring both to this figure’s act of blowing into its instrument as well as a phrase that denotes an overly prideful person. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026 Whether assisting with community outreach events, referring individuals and families in need of care, or partnering with us to support our neighbors, there are many ways to make a meaningful impact. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for referring

Adjective

Officials do not yet know how many of the homes destroyed by the Aspen Acres fire were uninsured, but the Griggs family’s story is indicative of the struggles Coloradans face in buying coverage for their properties.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Decart’s ability to use AI to modify live video feeds instantly is indicative of high-quality infrastructure talent, one of the people said.

— Lynn Doan, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicative

Adjective

James Joyce’s Dublin is another parallel, not least for the allusive poetry in Whitehead’s language, which makes understanding all of the references a treat but not a prerequisite.

— David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
The poet must become more and more comprehensive, more allusive, more indirect, in order to force, to dislocate if necessary, language into his meaning.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026

Definition of allusive

Verb

The chaotic off-season in college football has continued to play out in court rooms across the country, as athletes are suing the NCAA on a daily basis pertaining to their eligibility as part of the 2022 class.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The county has declined to release records pertaining to Moody’s case, despite releasing similar records in the past.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of pertaining

Adjective

The groups found that many of the users dubbed orcas often showed telltale signs of insider trading and identified 152 such accounts betting on military and geopolitical events.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026
The suspicious em dash—and the easily disprovable notion that only AI used them—was offered as a telltale sign.

— M. C. Mah, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of telltale

Verb

Instead of a pomade stick, Tauber recommends using Oribe Gel Sérum on coils, applying a generous amount around the hairline before smoothing it back with a boar bristle brush.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Before applying, make sure the lender offers loans for your specific trade school or career program.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of applying

Adjective

The collector uses reflective elements to direct sunlight toward an absorber panel, where the energy is trapped and transferred to a medium such as air or water.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
The first feels rooted in youth, summer, romance and memory; after the switch, the music becomes more reflective, solitary and unsettled.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026