REFERS (TO) Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

refers (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of refer (to)

as in specifies

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt

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as in goes (to)

to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam

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The document also specifies that the tax would apply to any data centers located in space.

— Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
The legislation also specifies that implementation depends on legislative funding.

— McKenna Mobley, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of specifies

Verb

That means this man consults for everyone from automakers to the Canadian government because the man knows lighting.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
Rodríguez consults him on domestic appointments, including her selection of a Defense Minister, according to three officials familiar with the arrangement.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026

Definition of consults

Verb

Someone mentions that a department is expanding or offer to refer you for a job with their organization.

— Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Girl Group also mentions Ary as a must-see artist, as well as the band Three40Four and singer-songwriters Elia and Ea Othilde.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of mentions

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Someone notices the haze, the group texts start and facilities teams scramble to decide whether to close windows, change filters, cancel activities or send people home.

— Sissi Liu, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Now three seasons in, De Oliveira notices just how much of Cruz she’s taken in.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of notices

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The state cites hiking, jiu-jitsu and ski passes as examples of activities that were receiving public funding under these programs.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Vidal’s lawsuit cites statistics showing that police pursuits and crashes rose sharply under the Adams administration.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cites

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And the evidence introduced by Utah County prosecutors indicates Kirk was the lone target, according to the defense filing.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The latest polling released Wednesday indicates Wisconsin‘s new Democratic gubernatorial nominee holds a fighting chance at keeping the governor’s seat blue in November.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicates

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The researchers accounted for confounding factors such as age, race, history of hypertension and other traits, notes Jacob Shaw, a study co-author and psychiatry resident at Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
Leaders As 'Hope-Givers' Gallup describes hope as the idea that the future can be brighter than today and notes that people have the power to help make that happen.

— Charles E. Owubah, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of notes

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On the other hand, Hardwick quotes the leader of another troupe, who argues that kuda kepang performances should not include Islamic prayers.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2026
One piece of mail from the United Democracy Project quotes comments from Twitch streamer and El-Sayed fan Hasan Piker, such as a dark joke about 9/11, that Third Way tried to use months ago to hurt the progressive.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

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