reference
noun
an act or instance of referring.
is referencing
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present progressiveof reference (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The development Lupe is referencing is one viewers had long suspected would happen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
“We’re seeing lots of instances where a chatbot is referencing information from sponsored content, but they aren’t disclosing that,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
Gilkey is referencing the core provision in the new law, which is set to go into effect next year.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2025
Amir is referencing the widespread protests in Iran following the death of Masha Amini.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2025
Dahlia Lithwick: Tom is referencing a push by more than 120 House Democrats led by Reps.
From Slate ● Dec. 30, 2024
