reference
noun
an act or instance of referring.
referencing
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present participleof reference.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Serpa attributes the strict rules to the “ghosts of our Puritanical past,” referencing centuries-old laws that dictated how to conduct public and private life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
“This technology will help us find the Rebel scum and their hidden base on Hoth,” he said, referencing the ice planet in the Star Wars universe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Burnham -- who took power last month -- has faced some criticism for not directly referencing climate change sooner, as Britain has grappled for weeks with widespread drought, extreme heat and wildfires.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“It should be an amount paid out at some point, and that would show up in a 990,” he said, referencing the name of the tax return filed by nonprofits, which is public.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
My first sighting is in a news story referencing the Dark Days.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
