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
Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Like other related deals, the purchases involved an LLC formed in late 2023.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Some of Hughes’ ice time has been circumstance-related.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
After Friday and Saturday’s performances, Barnatan joins the Minnesota Orchestra for a related chamber program without a conductor.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Like other related deals, the purchases involved an LLC formed in late 2023.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
For example, the Labor Department in May rescinded guidance put in place during the Biden administration that urged employers to be cautious before adding cryptocurrency and related digital assets like bitcoin, nonfungible tokens and meme coins to 401(k) plans.
—Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Some of Hughes’ ice time has been circumstance-related.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for related
Adjective
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Further to the further, the council should ensure there is a firm commitment in terms of housing and the associated retail that appeared in the original plans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shein will leverage traceability mechanisms to track SAF usage and associated emissions reductions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Efford was taken into custody Tuesday and bonded out, according to Broward jail records.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Other places had other forms of unfree or bonded labor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some 73% of deals pertained to new media, with digital media and sports the most active segments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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In an affidavit filed last month, the bettor claimed that communication with Clase pertained solely to rooster fighting, not baseball.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The researchers re-ran the analysis, looking only at high-income countries, and found that while there was less overall resistance in hospitals, resistance levels were still strongly correlated with aridity.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Saudi's index, which is closely correlated to energy markets, has been turbo-charged by the spike in oil prices, while Oman has benefitted from investors seeking safe havens, according to Damanick Dantes, founder of Dantes Outlook.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many of Mecklenburg County’s top officials make similar or better money than those doing comparable jobs in other parts of the state and country.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dell’s total headcount fell roughly 10%, or about 11,000 employees, in fiscal 2026, according to its 10-K filing, which is the third consecutive year of comparable declines.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 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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Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News, two other media brands that also chronicled the television business for decades, folded in 2024.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The fallout from their split was chronicled on a season of the show.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/related. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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