referred (to)

past tense of refer (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for referred (to)
Verb
  • Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • No cause of death was specified.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Ancelotti is sometimes consulted but does not dictate decision-making.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Stacey also consulted family and friends who frequently visit or live in Boston for their input and researched guest reviews from many websites for others.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • As mentioned in the article, members of the Chicago Woman’s Club played a key role in establishing the nation’s first juvenile court in 1899.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.
    Peter Benei, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Likewise, consumers should be aware of how their data is being used.
    Eva Epker, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Referred (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referred%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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