as in relates
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 refers
Palote refers here to a rolling pin.
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Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
The legislation also requires chatbot operators to implement a protocol for addressing suicidal ideation, suicide, or self-harm, including a notification that refers users to crisis service providers, according to a press release from Padilla’s office.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
This refers not only to the new development costs and green technology steps in the 2026 engines, but also to mechanisms introduced by the FIA to prevent one manufacturer from dominating.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The universal exhibitions to which Benjamin refers were not primarily artistic, but political and mercantilist in their goals.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Competency refers only to a defendant’s current mental capacity and is distinct from an insanity defense, which focuses on the defendant’s mental state at the time of the alleged crime.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
The criminal then refers the victim to a co-conspirator posing as a law enforcement agent.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Alibaba’s customer management revenue, which refers broadly to sales generated from various online marketing services offered to merchants and shop owners, rose 10% in the June quarter to 89 billion yuan.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Hashwi wore a full robe that covered her body, which is another example of the idea of hijab, which refers not only to a headscarf, but to clothing and demeanor.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
The legislation also requires chatbot operators to implement a protocol for addressing suicidal ideation, suicide, or self-harm, including a notification that refers users to crisis service providers, according to a press release from Padilla’s office.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
This refers not only to the new development costs and green technology steps in the 2026 engines, but also to mechanisms introduced by the FIA to prevent one manufacturer from dominating.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The universal exhibitions to which Benjamin refers were not primarily artistic, but political and mercantilist in their goals.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Competency refers only to a defendant’s current mental capacity and is distinct from an insanity defense, which focuses on the defendant’s mental state at the time of the alleged crime.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
The criminal then refers the victim to a co-conspirator posing as a law enforcement agent.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Alibaba’s customer management revenue, which refers broadly to sales generated from various online marketing services offered to merchants and shop owners, rose 10% in the June quarter to 89 billion yuan.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Hashwi wore a full robe that covered her body, which is another example of the idea of hijab, which refers not only to a headscarf, but to clothing and demeanor.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refers
Verb
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As the former Pentagon Papers whistleblower relates, all of us will be losers; sobering words that remain a catalyst for change.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hanke relates that it was riddled with loopholes that handed the Banco Central de la República Argentina discretionary monetary powers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump cannot pardon himself in the hush money case because presidential clemency power only applies to federal cases.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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The law applies to approximately 4,000 restaurants in New York City that are part of chains with 15 or more locations nationwide.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tie the drink’s ingredients or theme into something that pertains to the couple’s interests or history.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The litigation pertains to government actions in many parts of the country.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Refers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refers. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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