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
Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The spread became a calling card for West, referring potential investors to the flattering piece as proof of both his trustworthiness and track record.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Ellen scoffs, not knowing who this Brian person is, to which the random servant is referring.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The Chargers so far have declined to provide a medical update on Harris’ condition, referring reporters’ questions to a statement made last month by Harris’ agent, Doug Hendrickson.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Martin has since returned to work, and declined to comment when reached by the Sun Sentinel, referring questions to a city spokesperson.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
In the first, primary care doctors were prescribing buprenorphine and referring patients out for mental health care.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Franklin police confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on July 29 that the department is referring charges of arson to the Milwaukee County Children’s Court Center, noting the process takes additional time compared to the charging process for adults.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Teachers who host courses on Skillshare earn money by referring students and other teachers and through royalties.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The report touted various incidents where the programs have been useful, such as a sheriff’s office responding to online threats of mass violence and charging an individual, a neo-Nazi being encouraged to access mental health services and a hospital referring a troubled student to a support clinic.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The spread became a calling card for West, referring potential investors to the flattering piece as proof of both his trustworthiness and track record.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Ellen scoffs, not knowing who this Brian person is, to which the random servant is referring.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The Chargers so far have declined to provide a medical update on Harris’ condition, referring reporters’ questions to a statement made last month by Harris’ agent, Doug Hendrickson.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Martin has since returned to work, and declined to comment when reached by the Sun Sentinel, referring questions to a city spokesperson.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
In the first, primary care doctors were prescribing buprenorphine and referring patients out for mental health care.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Franklin police confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on July 29 that the department is referring charges of arson to the Milwaukee County Children’s Court Center, noting the process takes additional time compared to the charging process for adults.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Teachers who host courses on Skillshare earn money by referring students and other teachers and through royalties.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for referring
Verb
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Without active practice relating in new ways to one another, team members’ mere understanding of each others’ preferences and leanings is rarely effective.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In a statement, a lawyer for Ortiz said his client’s guilty plea was highly tailored, relating only to his transactions with Pérez in the context of concert performances.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Still, challenges remain, which include relatively high discontinuation rates that appear to be the result of adverse side effects, as well as questions pertaining to pricing and insurance coverage once the product is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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That corpse and everything pertaining to it turns into the film’s Achille’s heel, producing a hazy mystery that gets lost amid the chaos of careening and colliding side stories.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Staying ahead of the chains Charlotte’s first play from scrimmage was indicative of its offensive performance against Appalachian State, with James Madison transfer Jesse Ramil committing a false start in his first snap with the program.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Droney found there was no collusion, saying league officials presenting economic information to owners is not indicative of collusion.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rieger admitted that such complaints exist and are partially driven by believers failing to understand intersectionality and its purpose — applying it as a policy excuse when and where convenient.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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But these trials have been small, and largely limited to applying direct heat to a limb or muscle group—not simply moving that muscle in a warm room.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Against this backdrop, daily life in Tel Aviv continues in bars, restaurants, self-help routines, segregation and physical exercise, avoiding common sense, adopting an allusive discourse and denying the development of a personal political conscience.—
Uriel Kon
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Lady From the Sea, one of Ibsen’s most mysterious and allusive plays, centers on the figure of Ellida, a lighthouse keeper’s daughter with a maritime obsession.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another telltale sign is the sender's address.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In an interview with Flow Space, Pearson breaks down some of the telltale signs to help differentiate ADHD symptoms in men and women.—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Referring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referring. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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