related
adjective
re·lat·ed
ri-ˈlā-təd 
1
: connected by reason of an established or discoverable relation
2
: connected by common ancestry or sometimes by marriage
3
: having close harmonic connection
—used of tones, chords, or tonalities
relatedly
adverb
relatedness
noun
Examples of related in a Sentence
ancient history and other related subjects
I just found out that my best friend and I are related through distant cousins.
Horses and donkeys are related.
The words “play” and “playful” are related.
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The tax would cover the costs of cleaning up dog poop and other related public-space maintenance.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The species also adds to other related animals found in northeastern and central Africa, suggesting dyrosaurids were widespread during this time period, and this region may actually be where the group originated, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The sheriff rebutted these calls by explaining that due to the executive order signed by Braun in January and related directives from Attorney General Todd Rokita, he was forced to comply with federal immigration efforts.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Japan’s government is positioning anime and related media as a core industry under its ‘New Cool Japan Strategy’, setting a rather ambitious target of reaching ¥20TR ($130B) by 2033.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The species also adds to other related animals found in northeastern and central Africa, suggesting dyrosaurids were widespread during this time period, and this region may actually be where the group originated, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The sheriff rebutted these calls by explaining that due to the executive order signed by Braun in January and related directives from Attorney General Todd Rokita, he was forced to comply with federal immigration efforts.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Japan’s government is positioning anime and related media as a core industry under its ‘New Cool Japan Strategy’, setting a rather ambitious target of reaching ¥20TR ($130B) by 2033.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for related
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/related. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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