- present participle of refer.
referring
Example Sentences
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“The Beast is going faster than it has ever gone before,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to the heavily armored presidential limousine.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
“We need to be out in the places that already are grabbing her attention,” he said, referring to the company’s typical shopper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
"It's hard to overstate how dangerous speeding towards RSI is," Wang posted in response to Coxon's resignation, referring to recursive self-improvement, which is a technique where software is designed to continuously teach itself.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
"He is always with us," says Bowsley, referring to 'Hitchy #1' which has been sewn on to the back of the club's shirts.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Isaiah, do you know what Angel is referring to?”
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
