as in alluding
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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
Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Having a critical mass of referring OBs, Howard noted, is the key to restarting Tri-City’s labor and delivery department.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Officials also addressed reports from witnesses describing an altercation on the beach following the incident but declined to comment, referring those questions to the sheriff's office.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The exhibit pulls few punches, referring bluntly to pushback against racial progress, widening gaps between rich and poor and drivers of the conservative movement from presidents Richard Nixon to Ronald Reagan.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The White House declined to comment, referring questions to the ATF and the Department of Justice.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 1 June 2026
Every opportunity that enters the pipeline should have a record of who identified it, which service or product is involved, the referring staff member and the status.
—Marty Dauer, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
When asked to comment for this story, Marx’s campaign responded by referring The Post to a social media video posted by his spokesperson earlier in the week.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Koepp was referring, of course, to Spielberg’s multi-film preoccupation with visitors from outer space.
—Darryn King, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Verb
Game 3 could only be better if the halftime show were a two-round bout between old-guard Knicks fans Spike Lee and new-wave fan Timothee Chalamet, with Ben Stiller referring.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Having a critical mass of referring OBs, Howard noted, is the key to restarting Tri-City’s labor and delivery department.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Officials also addressed reports from witnesses describing an altercation on the beach following the incident but declined to comment, referring those questions to the sheriff's office.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The exhibit pulls few punches, referring bluntly to pushback against racial progress, widening gaps between rich and poor and drivers of the conservative movement from presidents Richard Nixon to Ronald Reagan.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The White House declined to comment, referring questions to the ATF and the Department of Justice.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 1 June 2026
Every opportunity that enters the pipeline should have a record of who identified it, which service or product is involved, the referring staff member and the status.
—Marty Dauer, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
When asked to comment for this story, Marx’s campaign responded by referring The Post to a social media video posted by his spokesperson earlier in the week.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Koepp was referring, of course, to Spielberg’s multi-film preoccupation with visitors from outer space.
—Darryn King, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for referring
Adjective
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The tracks are indicative of hatchlings drawn to lights on the shore.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Verb
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So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Harari set out to write something deliberately open-ended — an allusive, elusive work channeling anxieties around digital atomization through a decidedly analog visual style.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Christen Goff, the First Lady of the Detroit Lions, hasn’t landed the allusive print cover.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Listeners are encouraged to call into the show’s hotline, while Berner and Bishop dish out their best advice pertaining to all things relationships, life, social media and work.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Owens has become a particularly controversial figure after touting conspiracy theories pertaining to the death of conservative American activist Charlie Kirk and the gender of French first lady Brigitte Macron, who has filed a defamation lawsuit against the podcaster.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The telltale mark of a fake tan?—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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Images must be taken at a high cadence, at least every few minutes or so, to spot the telltale tweak to a star’s brightness as it’s microlensed by a relatively small PBH.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In addition to rinsing off aphids, applying a soapy water solution can help get them out of your garden.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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To recreate the look, begin by applying styling gel to your hair and then part it in the middle.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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One of the vehicles also had a light-up arrow, and all three workers had their yellow and orange reflective gear on.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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But the season was also a reflective one.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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“Referring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referring. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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