refer
verb (used with object)
to direct for information or anything required.
referring
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present participleof refer.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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The newborn, whom authorities are referring to as “Baby Angelita,” was found dead on Aug. 1 in the 100 block of Struve Road in north Monterey County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
"The Econoline van is torn apart," she said, referring to the first vehicle hit.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
However, of the files released, the FBI has only produced one document referring to the diagram, despite its evidential significance, and this was only created 11 years after the diagram's initial discovery in 2001.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
“We were completely unaware of who they may have been referring to,” said Diamantoni.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Magic said, referring to another hill also well-named because it looked like two whales stacked on top of each other.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
