as in alluding
Synonyms & Similar Words
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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Kelly Pedersen, partner and global retail leader at PwC, said the fact that 40 percent of parents will cut their spending on apparel and shoes is indicative of consumer sentiment at large.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 June 2025 -
Text Capture is indicative of Google's strategy to make AI features as frictionless as possible.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
23 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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