as in relating
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 referring
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The report touted various incidents where the programs have been useful, such as a sheriff’s office responding to online threats of mass violence and charging an individual, a neo-Nazi being encouraged to access mental health services and a hospital referring a troubled student to a support clinic.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The spread became a calling card for West, referring potential investors to the flattering piece as proof of both his trustworthiness and track record.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Ellen scoffs, not knowing who this Brian person is, to which the random servant is referring.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The Chargers so far have declined to provide a medical update on Harris’ condition, referring reporters’ questions to a statement made last month by Harris’ agent, Doug Hendrickson.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Martin has since returned to work, and declined to comment when reached by the Sun Sentinel, referring questions to a city spokesperson.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
In the first, primary care doctors were prescribing buprenorphine and referring patients out for mental health care.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Franklin police confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on July 29 that the department is referring charges of arson to the Milwaukee County Children’s Court Center, noting the process takes additional time compared to the charging process for adults.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Biscari’s attorney, Kevin Regan, declined to comment on the ruling, referring The Star to another Local 42 attorney.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The report touted various incidents where the programs have been useful, such as a sheriff’s office responding to online threats of mass violence and charging an individual, a neo-Nazi being encouraged to access mental health services and a hospital referring a troubled student to a support clinic.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The spread became a calling card for West, referring potential investors to the flattering piece as proof of both his trustworthiness and track record.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Ellen scoffs, not knowing who this Brian person is, to which the random servant is referring.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The Chargers so far have declined to provide a medical update on Harris’ condition, referring reporters’ questions to a statement made last month by Harris’ agent, Doug Hendrickson.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Martin has since returned to work, and declined to comment when reached by the Sun Sentinel, referring questions to a city spokesperson.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
In the first, primary care doctors were prescribing buprenorphine and referring patients out for mental health care.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Franklin police confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on July 29 that the department is referring charges of arson to the Milwaukee County Children’s Court Center, noting the process takes additional time compared to the charging process for adults.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for referring
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Working Within The Trade And With Private Clients Enhancing and relating the company legacy is vitally important to Amenc, who started working for Golay Fils & Stahl in 2001.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In a statement, a lawyer for Ortiz said his client’s guilty plea was highly tailored, relating only to his transactions with Pérez in the context of concert performances.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That includes government buildings pertaining to the state, federal, city, county and school district, among other government jurisdictions, as well as parklands, hospitals, universities, museums and other major nonprofits.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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This Story will be updated with any news and updates pertaining to Lindberg’s death.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is an extraordinarily low number, and is indicative of there being very little magnetic activity of the kind that produces flares and coronal mass ejections.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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There’s the hassle of getting the 10-Q together, updating financial data that may or may not be indicative of a company’s long-term potential or financial health.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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By applying Stoic principles, individuals can filter out the noise, focus on the controllable, and approach financial decisions with clarity rather than fear.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Against this backdrop, daily life in Tel Aviv continues in bars, restaurants, self-help routines, segregation and physical exercise, avoiding common sense, adopting an allusive discourse and denying the development of a personal political conscience.—
Uriel Kon
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Lady From the Sea, one of Ibsen’s most mysterious and allusive plays, centers on the figure of Ellida, a lighthouse keeper’s daughter with a maritime obsession.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The telltale sign is a dark vertical line that can also lead to other color changes in or around the nail.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Spacecraft surveys and telescope observations have revealed the existence of a rare, heavy form of water in the Venusian atmosphere — a telltale sign that regular water used to be abundant on the planet.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Referring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referring. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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