1
as in specified
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt
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2
as in consulted
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for referred (to)
Verb
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His status for the remainder of the game wasn’t specified.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025 -
The length of that previous extension wasn’t specified at the time.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chamberlain added that Cooper, who brought forward the proscription order, could have consulted the group prior to the move.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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After Princess Diana‘s death, Buckingham Palace consulted the Spencer family and confirmed that her HRH title would not be restored posthumously, as Princess Diana herself would not have wanted any change to the style and title.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some content creators on platforms including YouTube and TikTok mentioned Dahle’s plea agreement in videos, but also erroneously pointed to the judge as the source of the agreement.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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One word consistently was mentioned among the stars attending Thursday’s Kering Foundation Caring for Women Dinner at New York’s The Pool restaurant and event space — hope, a word and emotion many declared was more vital than ever.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Analysts also cited lower labor costs, the weaker yuan, innovative technological developments and a robust battery supply chain among Beijing’s key advantages.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite the severe situation and evacuation warnings, there are still a significant number of residents who remain in the city who have cited different reasons for staying, including not being able to afford the costs of evacuation and transportation.—
Diaa Ostaz,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Velasco quickly noticed improvements within his classroom.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Officers didn’t find an injured person, but noticed a man with a knife approaching them.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan noted the biggest key is keeping his body regulated.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Testing in a model plant The team added the McG cycle genes to Arabidopsis thaliana, a small weed often used in plant research.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The dating technique used on the eggs, known more formally as carbonate uranium-lead, or U-Pb, dating, is a common process for determining the age of carbonate minerals — those containing calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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She is quoted $750 for the sweet, which is out of their meager budget.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Brundle's live statement on Sky F1 was quoted by Planet F1.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Referred (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referred%20%28to%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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