CROSS-REFERENCES Synonyms: 10 Similar Words

cross-references

noun

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a notation in a book (such as a dictionary) that tells you where to look for more information The almanac includes cross-references to a map and timeline for each country.

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Recent Examples of cross-references Happily, the show is not up to its cowl in DC cross-references and crossovers. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The company's new program cross-references the names of campaign staffers listed in Federal Election Commission data against its own user logs. — Luke Garrett, NPR, 9 July 2026

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references

Noun

While some of the references are dated, the sources of humor remain painfully relevant.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
All the references Dylan just made are transplant movies and shows.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026

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