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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refers (to)
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And the amendment specifies that the bill would only apply to convictions that occur beginning July 1, 2026.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
5 Mar. 2026 -
The constitution of the British Indian Ocean Territory specifies that no one has a right of abode on the islands.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Page 72 mentions Elgin’s history, the Fox River Trail, places to stay, dining options and area attractions.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Skydream also mentions inclusion of a microwave, water purification system, retractable range hood, washing machine and large-capacity fridge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
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Zac has gotten dressed up and feels like a newlywed, but Jen barely notices.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The physician Karl Landsteiner notices that blood from different people doesn’t mix well.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The narrator then cites an incident from more than a decade ago in which Paxton picked up a $1,000 pen left at a security checkpoint by another lawyer.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Iran cites the Abu Dhabi’s decades-long strategic alliance with Washington as a justification for the attacks.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Cholangiocarcinoma is considered one of the rarer forms of cancer, and a stage 4 designation typically indicates the disease has spread beyond its point of origin.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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But John Honeycutt, chair of the Artemis II Mission Management Team, admitted that the data indicates that the likelihood of Artemis II going exactly to plan is just a little better than a coin toss.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fordham notes that there are also beautiful acoustical wallcoverings on the market today that will match any interior style without looking too commercial.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Swain notes that many of those interested will be family offices that eschew investing in traditional PE funds where an Ares or Carlyle pick the companies.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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These are the same figures Apple quotes for the 16e.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The front entrance of the synagogue also features the bronze sculpture Hands of Peace by Henry Azaz, which quotes a blessing in the Book of Numbers.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Refers (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refers%20%28to%29. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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