as in to apply
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 refer
The club referred five Season for Caring individuals there who failed the Lions Club vision screening.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Kramer, 41, responded, referring toYellowstone’s creator.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo on Tuesday referred attorneys Eric Multhaup and Clifford Gardner to the State Bar of California for investigation, and P.I. Lynda Larsen to the state Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Around this time, according to court records, hospital administrators worried that Weiner’s pay could draw scrutiny from federal regulators for a violation of the Stark Law, which prohibits physicians who bill Medicare and Medicaid from referring patients in ways that enrich themselves.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Kramer, 41, responded, referring toYellowstone’s creator.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo on Tuesday referred attorneys Eric Multhaup and Clifford Gardner to the State Bar of California for investigation, and P.I. Lynda Larsen to the state Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Around this time, according to court records, hospital administrators worried that Weiner’s pay could draw scrutiny from federal regulators for a violation of the Stark Law, which prohibits physicians who bill Medicare and Medicaid from referring patients in ways that enrich themselves.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer
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Eddy's book is written primarily for those in the legal profession, but many of the insights about a high-conflict individual can apply to those in other industries.Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Fertilize them during the growing season twice monthly when watering, or apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring and again halfway through the summer.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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In 2021 and 2022, there were 50 and 55 crashes, respectively, that were alcohol related, according to city data.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer is a senior reporter at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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This article was updated at 8:45 p.m. on Dec. 19 to include statements from federal officials and information pertaining to the affidavit.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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Inauguration Day in America and the return of Donald Trump to the White House could bring significant U.S. policy changes, not only in Ukraine but on issues pertaining to European security broadly.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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