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 direct-to-consumer apps also missed signs of serious psychiatric or mental health conditions and did not appropriately refer a person to a crisis line.
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Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The state's Attorney General's Office referred all comment to the governor's office and corrections department.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
According to a police source, prosecutors reviewing the case against the man in custody said there wasn’t enough information to charge him and referred the case back to law enforcement.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The Dallas Police Department referred all questions to fire officials.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The state's Attorney General's Office referred all comment to the governor's office and corrections department.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
According to a police source, prosecutors reviewing the case against the man in custody said there wasn’t enough information to charge him and referred the case back to law enforcement.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The Dallas Police Department referred all questions to fire officials.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer
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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Head coach Oliver Glasner has been the cause of a certain amount of friction too, but the same rules apply.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Early in her address, Kornbluth talked about how people relate stories to her, of how MIT changed their lives.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Seeking a solution, Soriano led an effort to bring in new members in August, using a clause in California code pertaining to corporations.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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More details have been unearthed pertaining to the health of Kyle Busch prior to the NASCAR legend’s sudden death last week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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“Refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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