as in alluding
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Relevance
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for referring
Adjective
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Low early approval ratings are indicative of midterm losses for the president's party.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025 -
Experts say the outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses, like measles and whooping cough, could be indicative of changing attitudes toward vaccines.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
6 May 2025
Verb
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That’s one of many inconsistencies pertaining to size and nutrition.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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From hashtags pertaining to neurodivergence with millions of followers to neurodiversity consultants giving presentations nationwide, neurodivergent people will not accept erasure.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Every two-color page shows off some new and unexpected layout or brush technique — there are cutaways and maps and mythical creatures and beautiful, allusive drawings of tigers and flames.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The allusive, charged opening sequence alone would qualify as a devastating short film on the subject.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Portuguese coach will be allowed in the dugout for his side’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United on Thursday due to the sanction only applying in French competitions.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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After applying, work the alkalizing product into the top 6 inches of soil with a rake, shovel, or tiller, and then deeply water the area to activate the product.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Referring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referring. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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