referencing

Definition of referencingnext
present participle of reference
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Verb
  • Schneider plays David, a reticent young man with the soulful-hobo air of a Beat poet, who makes a living as an events photographer but whose private passion is a secretive lifelong project, inherited from his father, documenting the changing Parisian suburbs.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2026
  • HBCUs have been at the forefront of documenting and preserving African American history and art, often filling gaps left by other institutions.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • The data acquired from KAERI will assist in validating the safety parameters and coolant mechanics of the Natrium design for US regulatory frameworks.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
  • The deal would have been visible, lucrative, and validating.
    Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • The attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties.
    Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
  • In 2024, voters approved Proposition 130, requiring that the state direct $350 million to law enforcement, without specifying where the money should come from.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Investigators also uncovered corroborating evidence tying him to the killings, including information Gallon allegedly provided about where the victims had been shot and the location of evidence connected to the crime.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) later affirmed the immigration judge’s decision, finding that her mother could not provide enough corroborating evidence to support her petition, the documents state.
    Armando Garcia, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Fox News Digital reporting captures this tense cultural moment, illustrating the mixed public sentiment and skepticism surrounding AI's growing footprint in daily life.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
  • The shot of the car hurtling off the cliff is one of cinema’s most enduring images, illustrating unbreakable friendship, victory and freedom.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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“Referencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referencing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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