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as in source
something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information
the author's argument is interesting, but the lack of references makes me wonder if it can be proven
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Recent Examples of reference
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Showtime at the Apollo and In Living Color references were the icing on the cake.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Feb. 2025
By referencing unspecified statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the lieutenant governor seems to suggest that DSPs are adequately — perhaps generously — paid.
—Scott T. Gibson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
That was a reference to Chaim Bloom, the Red Sox chief baseball officer who signed Devers to the extension.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Showtime at the Apollo and In Living Color references were the icing on the cake.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
After the election, liberals seeking to resist the new administration drew on the good-versus-evil imagery of Harry Potter, while leftists referenced the game Wolfenstein II to insist on the need to meet Naziism with violence.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Feb. 2025
By referencing unspecified statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the lieutenant governor seems to suggest that DSPs are adequately — perhaps generously — paid.
—Scott T. Gibson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reference
Noun
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Our fact-check sources Matt Reagan, Feb. 20, Phone interview with USA TODAY Thank you for supporting our journalism.—
Kate S. Petersen,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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That’s not to make mention of the Boston Red Sox, who completed their offseason with a three-year, $120 million agreement with Alex Bregman, a league source confirmed to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome on Wednesday.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To say that Trump is overplaying America's hand with regard to Russia is an understatement.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In this regard, the answer is clear: the White House and its party of one.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Practical strategies for leveraging KMS in customer collaboration include documenting every interaction, querying past feedback for trends and refining ideas based on these insights.—
Sagi Eliyahu,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Companies will be expected to implement and document the standard’s technical and organizational requirements to ensure clarity, transparency and accuracy around their practices and products.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This level of preparation shows respect for the prospect’s time and builds credibility. 4.—
Samuel Darwin,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In both respects, Lara's surname is likely to be a significant asset.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reference. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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