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in reference to

PREPOSITION
of
Synonyms
WEAK
about appertaining to appropriate to as concerns as regards attributed to away from based on belonging to characterized by coming from concerning connected with consisting of containing epithetical going from in regard to like made from out from out of peculiar to pertaining to proceeding from referring to regarding related to showing

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The event has been dubbed "UFC Freedom 250," in reference to the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations this summer.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

This time out, the character deployed a new catch phrase, “Devout!” in reference to being both Christian and Jewish, and he brought out bearded backup dancers called Blast Boys.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

“Let me tell you something: The music is not enough,” he says in reference to competing in today’s overly saturated musical landscape.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Despite only having decided to race last week, he was confident of the win and joked, "I couldn't lose to an Olympian", in reference to boxer Lewis Richardson, who also took part.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Raymie wasn’t sure what this question was in reference to, but she didn’t take it as a good sign.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo

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