INTERRELATED Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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Petco Park and the Padres are an important economic driver to the regions economy, contributing more than their fair share through interrelated economic activity, supporting 13,500 jobs and generating millions of dollars to the city’s general fund each year. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for interrelated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrelated

Adjective

Peng, according to court documents, was also in possession of methamphetamine and related paraphernalia.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Even so, the administration quickly pivoted, filing a brief in a related case that also made claims that California’s voter rolls contained noncitizens who voted illegally.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of related

Verb

Davinder Singh, 28, is being held without bail at the Sutter County Jail, and investigators are also probing a separate Saturday shooting across from the Sikh Temple to determine whether the two incidents are connected.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The synergy between the two players stood out as Edmonds connected with Robinson for a number of big shots.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of connected

Adjective

American officials told the Wall Street Journal that Washington had conducted similar attacks secretly in recent weeks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Similarly, high-risk activities like mountain climbing, skydiving or something similar won't typically be covered (unless specific add-on coverage is included and paid for before traveling).

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of similar

Verb

The pair have been linked since they were spotted together on September 12 at Taylor Swift’s apartment.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
Stronger social connections are linked to living longer, feeling happier and lowering the risk of cognitive decline later in life.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of linked

Verb

Employers are grouped by the overall size of their organization, and the number of employees invited to the survey, which might include employees outside Chicagoland.

— Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Its antique silver hue would look beautiful as the star of a holiday table or on a mantel, grouped with other candleholders.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of grouped

Verb

Commercial and allied shipping through the waterway is advised to use a southern route through Omani territorial waters, located outside of Tehran’s direct military control and overseen by CENTCOM.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Syrian involvement in the fighting against the Houthis in Yemen could expose it to attacks by militias in neighboring Iraq that are allied with the Houthis.

— Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of allied

Verb

The company has kept much of its design and manufacturing in-house, partly because the pieces are closely coupled and partly because suitable aviation components didn’t exist when development began.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026
Milleri then began dating Grimes, who was previously coupled up with Elon Musk, but the pair amicably split in August 2025 after one year of dating.

— Emma Banks, InStyle, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of coupled

Verb

The girls were born conjoined at the chest and abdomen, and shared several vital organs, according to Texas Children's.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Leaving them conjoined posed significant risks to their long-term health, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital said in a news release.

— Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

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