refer to
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The White House did not immediately respond when asked by AFP if Trump had misspoken and had intended to refer to Iran rather than Oman.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Young men jokingly refer to "monitoring the situation" – learning about the news and potential investment opportunities by scrolling social media and prediction market homepages.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Bob Baker Marionette Theater likes to refer to itself as the largest ongoing puppet theater in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Dutch colonial records refer to Anthony as a Turk or “Mauhammetan,” despite the absence of any Muslim religiosity on his part.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
If you are uncertain what someone means when they refer to "the second harmonic" or "overtones," ask for clarification.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
