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referring

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verb

present participle of refer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for referring
Adjective
  • 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
  • That’s one of many inconsistencies pertaining to size and nutrition.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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