1
as in specified
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt
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2
as in consulted
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for referred (to)
Verb
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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
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Ancelotti is sometimes consulted but does not dictate decision-making.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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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
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The younger players in the top-15-40ish bracket do seem a little more willing to experiment, perhaps being less entrenched than the players mentioned above who grew up through Nadal and Djokovic’s total mastery of baseline tennis.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Oh, and Donovan also mentioned the aftereffect of the Bucks’ NBA Cup title in Las Vegas, for what that’s worth.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
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It is frequently cited as a failure of multiculturalism and the impact of mass immigration.—
Adam Shaw,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.—
Peter Benei,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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In Goodyear, Arizona, a data center used for generative AI may guzzle as many as 56 million gallons of drinking water each year.—
The Atlantic Science Desk,
The Atlantic,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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At 36, Williams has not yet indicated any plans to retire after the 2025 season.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The retrograde minutes are indicated by a large central hand, while the hours are in an aperture at 12 o‘clock, and the small seconds are displayed using a red and white disc.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Referred (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referred%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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