as in alluding
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Relevance
as in relating
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 Synonyms for referring
Adjective
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Economic challenges notwithstanding, this is indicative of the desire of Americans to safely and responsibly keep and bear arms.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025 -
While Teresa’s troubled past with the law doesn’t necessarily impact her current debt, and a tax lien is not indicative of a criminal fraud case, time will tell if that is something authorities suspect.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Davis’s primary objective was to provide recommendations pertaining to the national speed limit, to keep drivers safe by minimizing speeding and accidents and to save gasoline by ensuring that cars drove at their peak rpm (revolutions per minute).—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Chen’s exit is the latest development pertaining to WBD’s board in recent months.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The allusive, charged opening sequence alone would qualify as a devastating short film on the subject.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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As a former foreign correspondent, Fenton has had experiences similar to my own, but poetry provides a more allusive, emotional language than journalism.—
The Week UK,
theweek,
11 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Sarah Hoffmann Hoffmann after applying the Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash Mascara.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Herrick before applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Referring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referring. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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