INTERRELATED Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of interrelated

as in related

having a close or shared relationship It turned out that the problem with the car was caused by two interrelated and expensive issues.

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verb

past tense of interrelate

as in connected

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Recent Examples of interrelated

Adjective

Beyond meeting institutional enrollment goals, free tuition programs attempt to address two interrelated problems plaguing the nation’s colleges. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 There are multiple interrelated issues shaping how safe people feel in their communities, even as crime rates decline. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 Shifting gears confidently into the second half of the season, this week’s episode has a more cohesive feel than the show has been able to manage so far, turning a series of interrelated crises into a Magnolia-esque montage of desperation from most of the major characters. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 3 May 2026 Spring Cleaning Promotes Confidence Self-confidence and decisiveness are interrelated and crucial for your well-being. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interrelated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrelated

Adjective

Jimmy Lee, founder of Wealth Consulting Group, thinks a Fed rate hike is unlikely and believes an inflection point in the housing market and related stocks is nearing.

— Frank Holland, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Holmes County, where Christian Aid Ministries is based, is the hub of one of the nation's largest Amish settlements and also has significant Mennonite and related church populations.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of related

Verb

Once connected to tools, accounts, codebases, internal systems or financial workflows, AI agents can aggressively (and perniciously) take action on their own with limited human intervention.

— Larry Bradley, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
In the opening quarter, Jackson rushed for the Ravens’ first touchdown, and later connected with Zay Flowers for a 54-yard score.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of connected

Adjective

Investors can look for adjacent, cheaper ZIP codes with similar emerging trends.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The economists tell a similar story about real estate brokers, who have fought to protect their role as middlemen and the hefty commissions that come with it.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of similar

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The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution last week toward the start of a seven-hour meeting, in a unanimous, single vote that grouped together numerous ordinances.

— Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
From TikTok videos to front tables at indie bookshops and in countless newsletters, a group of seemingly ubiquitous novels are being grouped together like ingredients for a distinctive personality type.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of grouped

Verb

Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent months, much of it blamed on the TTP, which is separate from but closely allied with the Afghan Taliban.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Firefighters struggled to contain the initial outbreak, and strong winds, allied to the withered land, saw the flames quickly spread.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of allied

Verb

In the aforementioned Pew study, women were much more likely to cite difficulty finding people who meet their expectations or people looking for the same kind of relationship when asked why they weren’t coupled up.

— Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
She was specifically frustrated with Sol claiming Bryce pulled Kayda for a chat four or five times in the villa, despite being coupled up with Trinity.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of coupled

Verb

The visits became more frequent, and before long, they were romantically and creatively conjoined.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
The rock kids, the funk kids, the disco-ers, the club rats are all fleetingly conjoined by one pair of highly attuned ears loitering on the streets.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

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