refer (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer (to)
Verb
  • The department did not specify exactly how many people were in custody as of Friday afternoon.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
  • Musk did not specify the context in which Trump is allegedly in the files.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • This rates mention because readers of the book might be tempted to skip the many ancient names in the book, first half of the twentieth century names, along with the females.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • Even senior aides like Clive Alderton, also mentioned in Harry’s memoir, are unlikely to push for a personal outreach.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • After conducting business, the board will discuss its 2025-26 budget and convene in closed session to consult with it attorneys and discuss personnel matters.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
  • Here's how the Life Method works at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort A typical treatment starts with consulting Layan's resident doctor, who reviews your health history.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • Karen Walsh began to notice a change in her husband back in 2017.
    Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 May 2025
  • Other journalists noticed a drop-off in performance for the convertibles, and probably more so than the mild weight gains of just about 100 lbs (45 kg) might suggest.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • Heye, the veteran GOP official, cited the case of Reince Priebus, Trump's former White House Chief of Staff, who found out Trump fired him on a rainy airport Tarmac in 2017 after traveling with the President on Air Force One.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 7 June 2025
  • Earlier this year, then-Fire Chief Kristin Crowley cited disabled engines, and a lack of mechanics, as one reason why fire officials did not dispatch more personnel to Pacific Palisades before the Jan. 7 fire.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • Generally, during the summer months, dew points of 55 degrees or lower indicate a dry and comfortable feel.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
  • That study, which reviewed data from 2009 to 2014, indicated that 8.7 million U.S. children – or roughly 1 in 8 – lived with a parent, or parents, with substance use disorder.
    Ty Schepis, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • Brondello noted that the Liberty allowed too many open threes to start the third and didn’t finish defensive possessions strongly on shot attempts.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
  • In his post announcing Derringer's death, Wilson noted that arrangements for a memorial service for Derringer will be announced at a later date out of respect to his family and loved ones.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 May 2025
Verb
  • Though no figures are quoted in terms of salary, the five-year deal is said to entail a bonus if the shotstopper becomes a full Spain international.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • According to The Guardian, PA Media quoted a man named Harry Rashid who witnessed the collision while attending the parade with his family.
    Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
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“Refer (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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