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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)
Verb
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Use this setting for any clothing that specifies permanent press on the care tag, as well as with more delicate fabrics that tend to wrinkle.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026 -
Instead, Indiana's Open Door Law only specifies the public's right to observe and record meetings.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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His decree specifically mentions creating an energy transition fund, which could be supported by government revenues from oil and gas exploration.—
Jennifer Morgan,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Thompson mentions that cartoons from this era often leaned on straightforward ideas about decency, and Doug fit that mold without being preachy about it.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Later, after showing Joe how to work the Jet Ski crane, Nathan gets hit in the face by the hook — at the same time that Max notices that another Jet Ski has floated away and runs to get it.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Baer also notices her clients gravitate toward pieces that feel human and grounded.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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The decision was made without input from an advisory committee that typically consults on the vaccine schedule, said senior officials at HHS.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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This level of integration could be a significant boon to the department, said Brian Higgins, a lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice who consults with public safety departments across the nation.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jackson also shared a screenshot of an article by Parade, which cites a report by Deadline that Jackson’s G-Unit Film & Television and Jonah Bekhor and Jonas Bell Pasht’s Citizen Jones are working together on the upcoming project.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tanguay cites the connections made around the bar as one of his favorite things about being on site.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the study indicates that 80% of magistrate judges throughout North Carolina do not possess a law degree.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Compared to 2019, Horvath notes that a higher share of people aged 55-plus and households with incomes above $150,000 are moving out.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Leapmotor quotes a 450-mile range on the WLTP cycle, which is always a little generous, so figure closer to 375 miles under the EPA protocol.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Refers (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refers%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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