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as in sources
something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information
the author's argument is interesting, but the lack of references makes me wonder if it can be proven
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Recent Examples of references
Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
But documents released by the Justice Department show about 10 emails that mention Lutnick, including references to a lunch on Epstein’s private island in the Caribbean where minors accused Epstein of abusing them.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The Epstein file release contain multiple references to Google co-founder Sergey Brin, including email communications.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The streaming surge comes after Bad Bunny delivered a historic Super Bowl halftime headlining show full of hits and references to Latino culture.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
The project takes references from Fatal Attraction, Eyes Wide Shut and Sunset Boulevard while aiming to subvert storytelling conventions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The 27-year-old rapper peppers his lyrics with plenty of references to his hometown in the Bluegrass State.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The show was full of references to the island and its diaspora in America, from the coco frio cart and sugarcane field to a cameo by Toñita, the owner of Caribbean Social Club, an iconic Puerto Rican social club in New York City.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Both the data analysis and the character references were glowing.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
The two friends have dedicated their lives to service and commemorating the African diaspora, marrying their Haitian and Dominican heritages with countless references to music, culture, and dynamic flavors.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
But documents released by the Justice Department show about 10 emails that mention Lutnick, including references to a lunch on Epstein’s private island in the Caribbean where minors accused Epstein of abusing them.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The Epstein file release contain multiple references to Google co-founder Sergey Brin, including email communications.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The streaming surge comes after Bad Bunny delivered a historic Super Bowl halftime headlining show full of hits and references to Latino culture.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
The project takes references from Fatal Attraction, Eyes Wide Shut and Sunset Boulevard while aiming to subvert storytelling conventions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The 27-year-old rapper peppers his lyrics with plenty of references to his hometown in the Bluegrass State.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
The show was full of references to the island and its diaspora in America, from the coco frio cart and sugarcane field to a cameo by Toñita, the owner of Caribbean Social Club, an iconic Puerto Rican social club in New York City.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Both the data analysis and the character references were glowing.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for references
Noun
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The shift in power from the media to the sources to the subjects.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant approaching its 30th anniversary sources a hefty amount of produce and other products from local farms — a theme that continues for Cochran at Bruce Moffett’s Stagioni.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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And please send my regards to Satan.—
Jay Ruttenberg,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The second, Disc 39, documents a similar trip home, but this time as a married father of two children.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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The institution is a cultural first responder that documents the effects of materialism, conformity, and mechanization.—
Gioia Woods,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Each Participant also acknowledges that many ideas or stories may be competitive with, similar or identical to the Submission and/or each other in theme, idea, format or other respects.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Sheriff and numerous law enforcement officers from various agencies gathered at both HCA Kendall Hospital and the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office to pay their respects that night.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“References.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/references. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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