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
The Cook County state’s attorney’s office has argued that prosecutors cannot act unless and until a police agency conducts an investigation and refers a case for review.
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Andre Vasquez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
In his stead, Kennedy often refers people to his protective, longtime assistant, Stefanie Spear, who colleagues say has slowed department operations and fueled some significant leadership departures.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Far too many people behave as though freedom of the press refers only to freedom for professional journalists.
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Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
The Justice Department has said the settlement refers only to existing audits, not future examinations.
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ABC News,
20 May 2026
The Audiencia Nacional emphasized that its ruling refers only to taxes due in 2011.
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Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Despite its name, London broil refers less to a specific cut than to a technique.
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Zaynab Issa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
For him, when someone gives a positive review and refers a friend or family member to his team, that means everything.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
The current president of the Tahitian Terrance HOA often refers residents to me for help.
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Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Andre Vasquez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
In his stead, Kennedy often refers people to his protective, longtime assistant, Stefanie Spear, who colleagues say has slowed department operations and fueled some significant leadership departures.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Far too many people behave as though freedom of the press refers only to freedom for professional journalists.
—
Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
The Justice Department has said the settlement refers only to existing audits, not future examinations.
—
ABC News,
20 May 2026
The Audiencia Nacional emphasized that its ruling refers only to taxes due in 2011.
—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Despite its name, London broil refers less to a specific cut than to a technique.
—
Zaynab Issa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
For him, when someone gives a positive review and refers a friend or family member to his team, that means everything.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
The current president of the Tahitian Terrance HOA often refers residents to me for help.
—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refers
Verb
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But by then, Rockmount’s shirts were iconic, Weil relates in his third book about Western apparel and Rockmount.
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Silence = Death, the work of the Silence = Death Collective (and not ACT UP, as Avram Finkelstein relates in his interview) became the primary pictorial representation of ACT UP and a rallying slogan for the fight against the disease.
Verb
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Lee is also getting in on the Prime Day fun with 35% off select items for Lee rewards members (the discount applies automatically in your cart when signed in) and 20% off for non-members with promo code TAKE25.
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The same applies to outdoor essentials like sprinkler systems, hoses, string lights, and yard decor.
Verb
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This story pertains only to women.
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The recall pertains to some 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.
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“Refers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refers. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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