as in alluding
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Relevance
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
Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
The Independence Police Department did not respond to a request Tuesday for confirmation regarding the identity of the drug , instead referring The Star to the Jackson County Drug Task Force.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Democratic lawmakers in Virginia also have taken a step toward mid-decade redistricting by referring a measure authorizing it to the April 21 ballot.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
At the same time, police are referring 50% more people to voluntary resources or leaving them alone.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
What does work is clear, unambiguous identification of who the agent is that Zillow is referring the consumer to.
—New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Sacks declined to comment, referring questions to specifications of the order from DSS and the Department of Public Health.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Trottier is referring partly to the in-person nature of the game, traditionally played by groups of four people around a table.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Health management organizations, which require primary care doctors to address symptoms before referring patients to specialists, has been the main way that American medicine has tried to reduce specialty costs.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Seminole sheriff’s office declined an interview request, referring any questions to ICE.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
The Independence Police Department did not respond to a request Tuesday for confirmation regarding the identity of the drug , instead referring The Star to the Jackson County Drug Task Force.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Democratic lawmakers in Virginia also have taken a step toward mid-decade redistricting by referring a measure authorizing it to the April 21 ballot.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
At the same time, police are referring 50% more people to voluntary resources or leaving them alone.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
What does work is clear, unambiguous identification of who the agent is that Zillow is referring the consumer to.
—New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Sacks declined to comment, referring questions to specifications of the order from DSS and the Department of Public Health.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Trottier is referring partly to the in-person nature of the game, traditionally played by groups of four people around a table.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Health management organizations, which require primary care doctors to address symptoms before referring patients to specialists, has been the main way that American medicine has tried to reduce specialty costs.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for referring
Verb
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The Pisces new moon creates opportunities for fulfillment through relating.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In relating her story this way, Gisèle is restoring to the record her waking life.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While South Florida locals debate whether Fort Lauderdale is truly stealing Miami’s thunder, Smorgasburg’s move from the 305 to the 954 is indicative of Fort Lauderdale’s growing food scene and appeal to young people.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Past performance is not indicative of future results.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While many in the Democratic Party leadership have moved to the Left on matters pertaining to Immigration and Customs Protection and Israel, Gallego stuck to more traditional rhetoric.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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But when later asked about Mecklenburg County’s denial of public records pertaining to the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody in December, Merriweather declined to comment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Where An Orange Colored Day was gestural and allusive, A Rush to Nowhere is direct.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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Yarvin tends to extreme digression, while Land speaks with the allusive compression of a guru.—
James Duesterberg,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gardeners should carefully read and follow label instructions and avoid applying treatments when pollinators are most active.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Doncic’s agent Bill Duffy said in a statement to ESPN that Doncic planned on applying for such a challenge with the reasoning of his child’s birth.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mucus oozed out of the coral stems, a telltale response to trauma.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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In April, the telltale 14-inch-tall umbrella-like leaves of May apple start appearing.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her portrayals – reflective of real people – will live on in television history for their honesty, wit and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Both will be surrounded by streaks of bright, reflective material that were cast out during the violent asteroid impacts that formed the craters.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Referring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referring. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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