as in to apply
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 refer
The Hamilton County Schools superintendent referred a request for comment to the school board’s attorney, citing pending litigation.
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Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025
The State Attorney’s Office referred questions about the investigation to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, which routinely does not comment on pending cases.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
When asked about the controller's statements, the mayor's office referred USA TODAY to City Administrator Matt Szabo, who said that critical firefighting operations had been fully funded.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Then Muhammad and Anderson refer students to other local instructors at a partnered music school.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
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Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025
The State Attorney’s Office referred questions about the investigation to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, which routinely does not comment on pending cases.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
When asked about the controller's statements, the mayor's office referred USA TODAY to City Administrator Matt Szabo, who said that critical firefighting operations had been fully funded.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Then Muhammad and Anderson refer students to other local instructors at a partnered music school.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer
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The 30% promo also applies to Mexico City and Cancún, The carrier transported more than 1.2 million passengers in 2024 and expects that to increase to 1.7 million in 2025.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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Also, keep in mind that rock salt is more likely to damage plants when it’s applied in late winter. 4.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety The tone for proceedings is set by an introductory anecdote that Ricciardi relates directly to camera, concerning a teenage masturbation mishap that left him with splinters in the head of his member.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some 2,500 miles across the country — on the southwest coast of California — a 22-year-old college athlete could relate.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Howe, the Johnson County DA, spoke in general terms regarding police efforts pertaining to fentanyl investigations.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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The new rule pertains to more than 3,200 food and medicinal products that contain what is called Red 3.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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