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
Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Shipments of significant amounts of oil, natural gas and related supplies like fertilizer are largely stranded, increasing the strain on consumers and food producers.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Theresa Clift
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Achari adds that there is reasonable evidence for improvements in joints, particularly in cases of mild osteoarthritis and exercise-related joint discomfort.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
Viewed this way, institutions perform two related functions.
—Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Shipments of significant amounts of oil, natural gas and related supplies like fertilizer are largely stranded, increasing the strain on consumers and food producers.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Verb
So far this year three inmates have died, including one in which the cause of death was drug related, according to coroner’s reports.
—Theresa Clift
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Achari adds that there is reasonable evidence for improvements in joints, particularly in cases of mild osteoarthritis and exercise-related joint discomfort.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for related
Adjective
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The news came as a shock, given that the government had never identified serious deficiencies in the management of NCAR and its associated supercomputing center in Wyoming.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Clicking on any individual facility opens a side panel displaying its name, address, associated organizations and most recent climate reading.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Unlike traditional rigid solar panels that are mounted atop aluminum frames, the new ultra-thin nano-composite solar skin is bonded directly into the yacht’s hardtop during the moulding stage of construction.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Chips and circuitry are added in a separate assembly process, with each item bonded to a resin substrate or melted onto pads on the PCB using solder balls.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Images released by Mexican authorities also appear to show ventilation infrastructure inside the tunnel, underscoring what officials described as a sophisticated operation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Very little of Iran’s economy can accurately be described as belonging to the private sector.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Castel's decision, which did not apply nationwide, pertained to immigration courts at 26 Federal Plaza, 201 Varick Street and 290 Broadway in Manhattan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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The central issue pertained to the air compressor drivebelt, which apparently passed a pre-trip inspection despite its poor condition.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Mendelian randomization analyses from the same study found evidence for a causal, not merely correlated, relationship between higher BMI and snoring, which implies that weight loss is a mechanistically sound intervention.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Franchise prices are also not correlated to the stock market.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Accessible rooms are available, putting this hotel head and shoulders above comparable historic properties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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No, Love Island contestants aren’t exactly producing dialogue comparable to The Bard of Avon’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Romans had their thermae, the Japanese communed in onsens, and Native American tribes gathered in sweat lodges.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Psychic medium Patti Negri communed with the spirits at the Winchester Mystery House on Wednesday night to make a prediction on which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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An accomplished singer-songwriter, her latest album Only Smoke chronicled her experience of healing through heartbreak.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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The fast casual chain celebrated the moment with a social post that chronicled the card's journey from Los Angeles to New York City's Madison Square Garden.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/related. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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