Thesaurus results for APPERTAINING

appertaining

verb

present participle of appertain

as in belonging

to be the property of a person or group of persons the doctrine that the swath of land between the Atlantic and the Pacific naturally appertained to the United States

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as in relating

to have a relation or connection list some of the things appertaining to public health

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Molly Burke, for example, has spoken about turning to creators after losing much of her eyesight, then creating content that offers others camaraderie and even belonging.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
As someone who fed on emotion and belonging throughout his career, Keegan had always felt the pull of Newcastle United, the club of his father.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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On Tuesday, July 14, Teresa Giudice‘s 20-year-old daughter virtually appeared in court for a hearing pertaining to her May 14 arrest alongside her attorney Alan Kraminsky.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
While Wise’s veterinary license remains active, McMahan said that anything pertaining to that license would have to come from the Attorney General’s Office, which would bring findings to the veterinary board.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

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Briceno recommends coating both sides of the brush, wiping away any excess, and making sure the bristles come to a clean edge before applying.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
The trailer relies on a hitch coupler force sensor to provide continuous feedback on the pull on the tow vehicle, managing the trailer's movement by increasing motor output or applying the electro-mechanical brakes located at all four wheels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026

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