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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
Mike Levine, ABC News, 23 May 2025
The expansion of the California film and TV tax credit, which industry stakeholders argue is key to protecting jobs in the state, hit a snag on Friday, as lawmakers deleted references in bill language to raising the program cap to $750 million.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 May 2025
Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
Shortly after the series premiered a fan in Cleveland was ejected for directing an inappropriate comment at Duran referencing the attempt.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The attacker's [writings] explicitly mentioned the defendant by name and included numerous references to MKY's founder, Yegor Krasnov.
—Mike Levine, ABC News, 23 May 2025
The expansion of the California film and TV tax credit, which industry stakeholders argue is key to protecting jobs in the state, hit a snag on Friday, as lawmakers deleted references in bill language to raising the program cap to $750 million.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 May 2025
Verb
Editor’s Note: A previous Outdoor Life story referenced a report from onX stating that approximately 1.5 million acres would be sold if the budget amendment were passed.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
Shortly after the series premiered a fan in Cleveland was ejected for directing an inappropriate comment at Duran referencing the attempt.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reference
Noun
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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In addition, with Serge Gnabry a year away from being a free agent, Leroy Sane’s contract renewal increasingly tenuous, and Kingsley Coman another likely departure, the wide forwards positions — which have so often been a source of such power — need regenerating.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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My question is in regard to the remaining four starters.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Importantly, a dog’s wants and needs do not always align with what their owners expect, and this is a crucial point in regards to animal welfare.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Elite players have documented how abuse during matches bleeds onto social media.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Accessing The Right Skills The cloud skills shortage is well documented, with enterprises and SMBs alike struggling to attract and retain in-house talent.—
David Grant,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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That mutual respect is so important when collaborating.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
22 May 2025
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This approach increases awareness of—and respect for—your brand.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reference. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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