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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“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
By “government’s theory,” McClain is referencing a concurring opinion by the U.S.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
Dahlia Lithwick: Tom is referencing a push by more than 120 House Democrats led by Reps.
From Slate ● Dec. 30, 2024
Banksy published a picture of the work on his Instagram page on Valentine's Day morning, and many of the comments suggest he is referencing fighting violence against women.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2023
While Arnold is referencing her films more generally, the sentiment especially applies to her most recent project, a quiet, introspective documentary called “Cow.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2022
