as in relates
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 refers
The spikes to which Hoyland refers are conical racemes, up to 16 inches long, each of which may bear between 100 and 300 tubular, orange-red blooms.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As the state grapples with severe housing shortages, Newsom gave the coastal San Mateo County city, and 14 others, 30 days to respond to the notices before the state refers their cases to the attorney general for potential legal action.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
While López-Owens refers obliquely to Sweeney Bell, the clerk's other Democratic challenger attacks directly.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Commentary in the Midrash suggests that the explicit mention of Deborah’s death refers instead to Rebekah’s death but the name was intentionally changed.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
The agency also offers Sabbath food boxes at no cost, refers individuals for health care and social services and manages a closet full of modest clothing for observant women.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The title also refers, in a fond way, to the pasty white substance that can cling along with blood to a baby’s scalp just after its birth.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling refers only to the parents.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As the state grapples with severe housing shortages, Newsom gave the coastal San Mateo County city, and 14 others, 30 days to respond to the notices before the state refers their cases to the attorney general for potential legal action.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
While López-Owens refers obliquely to Sweeney Bell, the clerk's other Democratic challenger attacks directly.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Commentary in the Midrash suggests that the explicit mention of Deborah’s death refers instead to Rebekah’s death but the name was intentionally changed.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
The agency also offers Sabbath food boxes at no cost, refers individuals for health care and social services and manages a closet full of modest clothing for observant women.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The title also refers, in a fond way, to the pasty white substance that can cling along with blood to a baby’s scalp just after its birth.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling refers only to the parents.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refers
Verb
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In David Sington’s 2015 documentary of the same title, Yarris himself relates his tale, keeping those of us unfamiliar with the outcome of his epic struggle to clear his name in taut suspense until the very end.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Considered narrowly, statesmanship relates primarily to politics and government.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The automatic discount also applies to all purchases made on the Free People app—no minimum purchase required.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even once the standard is set, the 2027 deadline applies to creating the rule, not putting the technology in cars right away.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Trinity development pertains to two parcels of land located between the BSG facility and New Rutherford Avenue, and on New Rutherford Avenue, which are owned by the Boston Planning Department, the lawsuit states.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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That also pertains to our commitment to become a Spanish-English bilingual museum.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Refers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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