as in associated
having a close connection like that between family members
the related fields of anthropology and archaeology
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as in bonded
to form a close personal relationship
she and I relate so well it's almost like we're siblings
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as in described
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
we asked our uncle to relate the story of his visit to communist Russia many years ago
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as in pertained
to have a relation or connection
how does your comment relate to what the rest of us have been talking about for the last hour?
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as in correlated
to think of (something) in combination
most Americans probably relate tea to the United Kingdom and coffee to the U.S.
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Recent Examples of related
Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
As part of his plea agreement, prosecutors plan to dismiss 21 related charges, including tax evasion.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Since 2025 is a Holy Year for the Catholic Church, with 32 million pilgrims projected to visit Rome, related calls make up a large part of the 50 to 70 queries the nuns answer daily.
—Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration won a major legal victory on Friday when an appeals court lifted an injunction blocking enforcement of the president's executive orders terminating federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) related contracts and programs.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
It is now being cited as the top external business risk by CFOs, at 30%, followed by the related risks: inflation (25%) and consumer demand (20%), with the latest reading on consumer confidence in income, business and job prospects hitting a 12-year low.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
As part of his plea agreement, prosecutors plan to dismiss 21 related charges, including tax evasion.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Since 2025 is a Holy Year for the Catholic Church, with 32 million pilgrims projected to visit Rome, related calls make up a large part of the 50 to 70 queries the nuns answer daily.
—Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration won a major legal victory on Friday when an appeals court lifted an injunction blocking enforcement of the president's executive orders terminating federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) related contracts and programs.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for related
Adjective
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As these models grow increasingly capable, their associated costs—particularly for high-volume inference—remain a serious consideration for companies that rely on AI at scale.—
Roman Vorel,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Parachute payment clubs being able to pay eight figure sums for players and associated wages is terrible for the Championship. G Greek Guy · 2h 9m ago How screwed is Leicester when they get relegated?—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The attack, described as an espionage operation, compromised employee workstations and unclassified documents.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Oft described as a sweet and sensual floral, this opens with notes of rhubarb, lychee, and bergamot with damascena rose at the heart—rooted in cashmere and musk.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The most far-reaching version of Trump’s strategy would raise the effective, or average, tariff on U.S. imports to about 20%, comparable to the heavy import duties the nation imposed in the 1930s and that contributed to the Great Depression, Zandi said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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There are several solutions Baltimore could implement immediately to fix its open records process, like creating an online request center comparable to most other large cities.—
John Hart,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But that’s not what Pentagon and military officials are privately telling Congress and allied countries.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The exercise, which runs from March 31 to April 11, 2025, includes a diverse array of air forces from allied and partner nations, including France, Italy, Spain and India.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, the tariff lens should not be applied to China in a vacuum, as even Mexico and Canada were hit with similar tariff threats.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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It’s taken years for society to believe them and remove the label applied by law enforcement, Quinn said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His innovations are not just tools for today’s challenges but building blocks for a more secure and connected world.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Consumers are no longer satisfied with connected home gadgets that operate in silos or require a patchwork of apps and hubs.—
Michael De Nil,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/related. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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