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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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 The result of Murakami’s thinking about the cyclical, interrelated influence of art upon itself in different historical eras, spanning east to west and back again, can be seen on the white walls at Perrotin. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interrelated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrelated

Adjective

That determination would, in turn, have implications for related rights to sovereign territory and natural resources.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
According to Robert Schueller, director of public relations for Melissa’s Produce, the company has been selling Hatch chiles and related products for over 20 years.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of related

Adjective

Conditions at similar holding rooms in San Francisco were challenged in a recent lawsuit, and the agency was ordered by a federal judge to improve conditions and reduce the length of time that people were kept there.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Program advances from concept to flight testing Operating the aircraft from multiple locations was another key objective, requiring crews to adapt to changing conditions similar to those expected in contested environments.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of similar

Verb

Michigan officials on Saturday reported cyberattacks on nine of the state’s water systems, as investigators look into whether Iran is linked to a spate of similar hacks on states across the country.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Hewitt and Davidson were first romantically linked back in March 2025, after they were caught by paparazzi out and about and getting cozy on several occasions.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

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Verb

There was an unprecedented growth in Banijay’s live event business, which is grouped with Banijay Entertainment, where revenues soar almost 50% thanks to both the Winter Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 July 2026
Based on whether these proteins are present, metastatic breast cancer is generally grouped into a few main categories, such as hormone receptor–positive, HER2-positive, or triple-negative.

— Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Definition of grouped

Verb

Real resilience requires multiple independent paths for critical missions, utilizing diverse government, commercial, and allied capabilities across various architectures and supply chains.

— Charles Beames, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Other Democratic committees and allied super PACs are considerably better funded, raising questions about whether major donors increasingly see them as more effective vehicles than the DNC.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026

Definition of allied

Verb

First, a dual-layer receiver comprising a perovskite laser cell coupled to a thermoelectric generator was designed.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
If your tests need updating every time a developer touches the UI, they're coupled to the wrong abstraction.

— Asad Khan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of coupled

Verb

In addition to being premature, birth records reportedly state that the girls were thoracopagus conjoined, meaning they were joined at the chest, face-to-face and likely sharing at least one vital organ.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
The rooms are also very generous in size, and both standard guest rooms and suites can be conjoined to accommodate families.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026

Definition of conjoined

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