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 council refers more than half of the reports to local district attorneys, but most take no action.
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
When applicants indicate their heating system is not working, the state refers them to the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, which oversees repairs or replacements for eligible families.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
In the sense that has been relevant to world politics and controversy for the past 80 years, Zionism refers solely to the desire to have the area now referred to as Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45, a shocking statistic to which Smith refers at the end of his workshop.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline, which refers people to places offering free food, has been getting four times its usual calls, McAleer says.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
This final line refers precisely to that connection.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Palote refers here to a rolling pin.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
The legislation also requires chatbot operators to implement a protocol for addressing suicidal ideation, suicide, or self-harm, including a notification that refers users to crisis service providers, according to a press release from Padilla’s office.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
When applicants indicate their heating system is not working, the state refers them to the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, which oversees repairs or replacements for eligible families.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
In the sense that has been relevant to world politics and controversy for the past 80 years, Zionism refers solely to the desire to have the area now referred to as Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45, a shocking statistic to which Smith refers at the end of his workshop.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline, which refers people to places offering free food, has been getting four times its usual calls, McAleer says.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
This final line refers precisely to that connection.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Palote refers here to a rolling pin.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
The legislation also requires chatbot operators to implement a protocol for addressing suicidal ideation, suicide, or self-harm, including a notification that refers users to crisis service providers, according to a press release from Padilla’s office.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refers
Verb
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But the story Sorkin relates is really all about the insiders, their privileged lives, their thoughts and actions.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the omniscient, just-the-facts-ma’am narration relates the days and times and events with an efficiency that speaks to us of the unstoppable nature of fate.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But ultrarunning officials worry WADA may not be considering how point two—the ability to cause harm—applies to the unique demands of the sport.—
Dan England,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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Avoiding paying the tax for this season delays when the Magic could get hit with the repeater tax, which applies to teams that have been above the league’s tax line for at least three of the previous four seasons.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My question pertains to my vehicle, 2015 Toyota 4Runner.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The database currently includes information that pertains only to people age 65 or older.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Refers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refers. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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