Thesaurus results for REFERS

refers

verb

present tense third-person singular of refer

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 Quality of earnings refers not just to how much a business earns but also to how reliably, how predictably and under what conditions those earnings are produced. — Robert Indries, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 For those asylum applicants reviewed by USCIS, the officer usually adjudicates the case or refers it to an immigration judge. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 StubHub also pays hefty fees to Andro to help sell and service inventory and refers other resellers to an affiliate of the fund that offers financing for bulk ticket sales. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 July 2026 The word also refers, indirectly, to the story itself, foreshadowing the twists and turns to come. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 The city already refers those found sleeping or camping outside to area services, such as emergency housing, case management and food assistance. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 The next justice to receive the application always refers it to the full court. — Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 1 July 2026 The internal affairs investigator determines whether the matter is administrative or criminal, and, if the matter is criminal, refers it to an outside agency for more investigation. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 The movie's title refers not to dinner but an offer made midevening. — ABC News, 24 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for refers

Verb

The Bible relates the remarkable transformation of Saul of Tarsus – at one time a violent persecutor of Christians – who became a powerful teacher-by-example of love and peace.

— Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
This formula relates directly to the cash generation that is available to be paid to the company’s shareholders and debtholders.

— Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of relates

Verb

This now applies to veterans, homeless individuals, young adults aging out of foster care, parents of 14- to 17-year-olds and those aged 55 to 64.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
Georgia's statute, by comparison, applies to a particular lawful industry that state lawmakers sought to protect from financial discrimination.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of applies

Verb

That pertains with or without the presence of breast milk, the TSA specifies.

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
There are examples of this sort of thing across college athletics, where players try to avoid paying a buyout that pertains to their previous school.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026