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
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.
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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
Satoshi, of course, refers the mysterious person or people who created bitcoin.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
The Office of Congressional Conduct reviews allegations of misconduct and refers valid complaints to the House Committee on Ethics, which may or may not take action.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
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
Satoshi, of course, refers the mysterious person or people who created bitcoin.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
The Office of Congressional Conduct reviews allegations of misconduct and refers valid complaints to the House Committee on Ethics, which may or may not take action.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refers
Verb
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But, as the book relates, his love of Black music from his home town and elsewhere pulled him through.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Swift’s involvement in the legal battle relates, in part, to suggestions from Lively that Baldoni altered a rooftop scene at the beginning of the film.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Slim Denim The same principle applies to slim denim which, in a classic blue wash, is a more polished take on your typical pair of skinny jeans.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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This advice applies to almost all evergreen shrubs like hollies, boxwoods, and myrtles.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The operation, in accordance with EU regulations on concentration, pertains mainly to the design, production and distribution of luxury goods.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s order pertains only to applicable law — and no one statute targeting domestic terrorism exists.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Refers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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