REFERRING (TO) Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

referring (to)

verb

present participle of refer (to)

as in specifying

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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as in going (to)

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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More than 12,000 people have been injured, Rodríguez said, without specifying how many remain missing.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 July 2026
However, Polestar will continue supporting US drivers of its EVs without specifying for how long.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026

Definition of specifying

Verb

Every top consulting firm publishes some version of an article identifying this.

— Caitlin Hewes, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
If the estate is insolvent or carries significant unsecured debt, consulting with an estate attorney or probate professional can help determine the proper order of creditor payments and ensure legal requirements are met.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of consulting

Verb

This is without even mentioning Désiré Doué and Rayan Cherki, both of whom would start for essentially any other nation at the 2026 World Cup.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Trump is increasingly talking about his projects, mentioning at least one 79% of the days in June, according to an analysis from The Washington Post.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of mentioning

Verb

The lawsuit alleges Yuba Water Agency’s lawyers prematurely blamed the company, citing a June 4 letter from the agency’s counsel.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Jevremovic sued him for defamation in December but a judge threw out the case, citing that it hadn’t been filed in the correct jurisdiction.

— Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026

Definition of citing

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That matters because adults wait an average of nine years after first noticing hearing loss before treating it.

— Allison Palmer July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Research has increasingly pointed to app designs built for engagement and addiction rather than actual matchmaking, and users are noticing.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Definition of noticing

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The story also referenced a story in El Nuevo Día, the largest circulating newspaper in Puerto Rico, quoting Díaz.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
More than 30 countries have officially requested participation, Tasnim News Agency said this week, quoting Ali Akbar Poorjamshidian of the IRGC.

— Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026

Definition of quoting

Verb

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Worth noting Third baseman Matt Chapman (abdominal strain) will rejoin the Giants today and be re-evaluated.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of noting

Verb

On May 1, 1775, the day the Quebec Act took effect, the life-size marble statue of George III in Montréal – erected in gratitude for his assistance following a fire – was vandalized, indicating disquiet there about this new order.

— Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
By contrast, the equal weight S&P 500 actually hit a record high yesterday—indicating that tech companies are the ones dragging down the broader index.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 July 2026

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