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

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 But contacted for this story and asked about the state’s oversight of those schools, his office offered no comment while referring reporters to the Florida Department of Education. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for referring

Adjective

Why Willis did it, however, is very indicative of his overall growth into the franchise quarterback.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Challenger disaster By 1986 the Apollo program had been replaced by the space shuttle, a name indicative of how almost-routine space travel had become.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 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 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
As of late afternoon Friday, there were 10 different holds and objections to the bill being expedited for a vote, with an additional eight holds pertaining to the PCSA on its own.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of pertaining

Verb

The exemption would be phased in beginning next January, initially applying to vehicles built before 1981 and expanding by one model year for five years.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
One counterargument to the policy of applying economic pressure is that the US has been sanctioning Iran, like a handful of other nations, for decades without sparking meaningful political change.

— Magdalena Del Valle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of applying

Adjective

As the perfumery acknowledges, these collaborations allow the brand to gain exposure in other creative spheres while also creating a product that is reflective of both specialties.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
The evolution of Waubonsee, all three leaders insist, is reflective of the community itself.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026