refer
verb (used with object)
to direct for information or anything required.
am referring
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present progressiveof refer (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I am referring, of course, to the verdant lawn that he cares for like one of his children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
I am referring to the Cyclically-Adjusted Price/Earnings ratio, or CAPE.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2025
I am referring to addiction treatment, defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse as treatment designed to help people stop using, stay clean and get their lives back together.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2022
In this case, however, I am referring to resources: hospital beds, staff members, equipment and how to prioritize which medical needs should be addressed first.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 16, 2021
I am referring to something much simpler and much less fanciful.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
