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
The White House referred questions to the Justice Department.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
They weren't convinced and referred him to be disciplined.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Her grandmother was aware of the school and had Wairimu referred.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Bureau referred 27 cases for possible criminal prosecution to District Attorneys in 2025, a ninefold increase from 2023.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In response, Sauer referred back to Justice Alito’s question about whether the general language of the citizenship clause can be interpreted more broadly to accommodate evolving situations.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
However, Fort Worth police referred the case to Glen Rose police because Laura lives within the city limits.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The School Board also asked the district auditor to conduct a review and referred it to the county’s Office of Inspector General for possible investigation.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Wilson’s wife, Kathryn, declined to be interviewed but referred a Herald reporter to her attorney.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
They weren't convinced and referred him to be disciplined.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Her grandmother was aware of the school and had Wairimu referred.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Bureau referred 27 cases for possible criminal prosecution to District Attorneys in 2025, a ninefold increase from 2023.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In response, Sauer referred back to Justice Alito’s question about whether the general language of the citizenship clause can be interpreted more broadly to accommodate evolving situations.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
However, Fort Worth police referred the case to Glen Rose police because Laura lives within the city limits.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The School Board also asked the district auditor to conduct a review and referred it to the county’s Office of Inspector General for possible investigation.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Wilson’s wife, Kathryn, declined to be interviewed but referred a Herald reporter to her attorney.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for referred
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Young starred in 65 episodes of the series and related Disney Channel projects before his death in 2013.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Officials didn't give any indication whether or not the shootings could be related.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Eco effort The hotel has applied for its LEED assessment following the adoption of a number of sustainability and energy-saving measures during the property’s renovation and current operations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment by Boston EMS after the officers applied tourniquets to their wounds, BPD said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some 73% of deals pertained to new media, with digital media and sports the most active segments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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In an affidavit filed last month, the bettor claimed that communication with Clase pertained solely to rooster fighting, not baseball.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Referred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referred. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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