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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for referring
Adjective
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This was indicative of his toughness and overall work ethic.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025 -
The music of the ‘08 recession was indicative of the latter.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That’s one of many inconsistencies pertaining to size and nutrition.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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From hashtags pertaining to neurodivergence with millions of followers to neurodiversity consultants giving presentations nationwide, neurodivergent people will not accept erasure.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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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The Portuguese coach will be allowed in the dugout for his side’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United on Thursday due to the sanction only applying in French competitions.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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After applying, work the alkalizing product into the top 6 inches of soil with a rake, shovel, or tiller, and then deeply water the area to activate the product.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Referring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referring. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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