reference
noun
an act or instance of referring.
has referenced
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present perfectof reference (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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TikTok is full of videos of readers holding up their copies of the translation by University of Pennsylvania classicist Emily Wilson, which Nolan has referenced as a source.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
They further say that rules violations the D.A. has referenced are petty and were made over the course of decades in prison.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2025
Southgate has referenced that the team need to play to Watkins' strengths and adapt to the fact that he is a different player to Kane.
From BBC ● May 20, 2024
Prior to the latest revelation, Swift has referenced Dickinson several times while sharing and speaking about her music.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2024
Sheila Kennedy said she was diagnosed with anxiety and depression because of the attack, which she has referenced before.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
