as in related
to have a relation or connection
I don't think that rule of play refers to this particular situation
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Recent Examples of referred
Her co-conspirator owned and operated a call center that referred accident victims to lawyers and doctors, officials said.
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Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Loomis and Chase Bank have referred comment requests to law enforcement.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Where will the patients be referred — their primary care provider, the emergency department?
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … OUT IN THE OPEN – Noem says government leaker caught, will be referred for prosecution.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Nashville Electric Service referred NBC News to Broyles-Aplin’s public remarks and didn’t answer further questions.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
In the month of January, CMS teachers and social workers have referred 589 individuals to Nourish Up for groceries.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
This time, Jackson’s doctor referred him to an electrophysiologist.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Some facilities have stopped providing care only for new patients, like Lurie Children’s in Chicago, which is one of many that have been referred for investigation.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Loomis and Chase Bank have referred comment requests to law enforcement.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Where will the patients be referred — their primary care provider, the emergency department?
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … OUT IN THE OPEN – Noem says government leaker caught, will be referred for prosecution.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Nashville Electric Service referred NBC News to Broyles-Aplin’s public remarks and didn’t answer further questions.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
In the month of January, CMS teachers and social workers have referred 589 individuals to Nourish Up for groceries.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
This time, Jackson’s doctor referred him to an electrophysiologist.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Some facilities have stopped providing care only for new patients, like Lurie Children’s in Chicago, which is one of many that have been referred for investigation.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for referred
Verb
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Consanguinity refers to relationships in which parents are biologically related, most commonly first cousins.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the leading cause of injury and injury-related death in individuals over 65, falls can be devasting physically, emotionally, and financially for patients.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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No uniform criteria applied based on services or caseloads.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each transaction carries a trace of the rules applied, which Mercans portrays as crucial for auditability and corporate governance in multinational environments.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Notably, that case pertained to inland Lake Winnebago.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors have argued the Altoona police officers were justified in searching the bag because the search pertained to a lawful arrest.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Referred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referred. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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