as in relates
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 refers
The internal affairs investigator determines whether the matter is administrative or criminal, and, if the matter is criminal, refers it to an outside agency for more investigation.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The movie's title refers not to dinner but an offer made midevening.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The Cook County state’s attorney’s office has argued that prosecutors cannot act unless and until a police agency conducts an investigation and refers a case for review.
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Andre Vasquez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
In his stead, Kennedy often refers people to his protective, longtime assistant, Stefanie Spear, who colleagues say has slowed department operations and fueled some significant leadership departures.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Far too many people behave as though freedom of the press refers only to freedom for professional journalists.
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Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
The Audiencia Nacional emphasized that its ruling refers only to taxes due in 2011.
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Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Despite its name, London broil refers less to a specific cut than to a technique.
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Zaynab Issa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
For him, when someone gives a positive review and refers a friend or family member to his team, that means everything.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The movie's title refers not to dinner but an offer made midevening.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The Cook County state’s attorney’s office has argued that prosecutors cannot act unless and until a police agency conducts an investigation and refers a case for review.
—
Andre Vasquez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
In his stead, Kennedy often refers people to his protective, longtime assistant, Stefanie Spear, who colleagues say has slowed department operations and fueled some significant leadership departures.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Far too many people behave as though freedom of the press refers only to freedom for professional journalists.
—
Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
The Audiencia Nacional emphasized that its ruling refers only to taxes due in 2011.
—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Despite its name, London broil refers less to a specific cut than to a technique.
—
Zaynab Issa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
For him, when someone gives a positive review and refers a friend or family member to his team, that means everything.
—
William Jones,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refers
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Eisman relates that Elon Musk plans to make money from ventures that only exit in the fictional world.
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But by then, Rockmount’s shirts were iconic, Weil relates in his third book about Western apparel and Rockmount.
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West Virginia’s ban also applies at every level of competition, but only from middle school through college.
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The same process applies for minors if all living parents agree to the name change.
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Starting next month, the law will prohibit the sale of any food product that isn’t labeled with either phrase — this pertains to products manufactured on or after July 1, 2026.
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The arguments stem from a pretrial motion in which Judge Weeks directed that testimony be limited to only what pertains to the charge at hand, involving the retaliation against James Saulter.
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“Refers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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