Thesaurus results for REFERRED

referred

verb

Definition of referred

past tense of refer

as in related

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 referred Peskov has referred all questions to Rospotrebnadzor, which does not mention suspected plague in its reports. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The spy agency and FBI said previously that the investigation began when the CIA referred the matter to the bureau. — Stefan Becket, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Jamal was sentenced to one year of probation and referred for deportation. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026 At certain points, the records show, Envita’s doctors referred my dad to the emergency room or to an outside pulmonologist when his symptoms got particularly bad. — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 When reached for comment, the district attorney staff member referred all questions to the district attorney, the Times reported. — Isa Mudannayake, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026 When the Herald asked this week about the taxpayer cost of the security detail, Calvo’s spokesperson referred questions to Hialeah Police Chief George Fuente. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 The Lincoln High School athletic director referred questions to the Western Placer Unified School District, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Pinnacle Resources Group referred questions about the pipeline to Kinder Morgan, which confirmed the nature of the conversation between Peek and SNG. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for referred

Verb

The University of Arizona has suspended activities at its fraternities following persistent reports of misconduct, including assault, hazing and drug and alcohol-related behavior, a university official said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
One study found that, while just under half of hiring managers looked for AI and related tech skills, nearly three quarters (73%) prized critical thinking/problem-solving, and 65% looked for adaptability/learning agility.

— Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of related

Verb

Linebacker Rashan Gary had a sack, and finally applied noticeable pressure on a quarterback for the first time with the team.

— Mac Engel October 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026
But under New York criminal law — which will be applied here — this is not the definition that will be used.

— Ilana Turko, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of applied

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The district has not confirmed nor denied previous reporting from WSOC-TV that the investigation pertained to contracts with some of Hill’s former colleagues.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026
Both pertained to the same player in a way that had some believing there could be an easy out to fill out a Heat roster thinned by the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026