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as in to relate
to have a relation or connection
a person who is an expert in anything pertaining to the history of the American theater
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Recent Examples of pertain
Some 73% of deals pertained to new media, with digital media and sports the most active segments.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Cavanaugh, one of the DOGE staffers tasked with overseeing these cuts, said in deposition pertaining to the recent lawsuit the advisory failed to slash the government’s budget gap.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Beyond her musical achievements, she is known for her advocacy work pertaining to animal rights, environmental awareness, and LGBTQ+ visibility.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Cummings explained part of his reasoning was that he had already been convicted of other crimes, including burglaries, while Broadnax had no criminal record other than a charge pertaining to marijuana possession.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Cavanaugh, one of the DOGE staffers tasked with overseeing these cuts, said in deposition pertaining to the recent lawsuit the advisory failed to slash the government’s budget gap.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Beyond her musical achievements, she is known for her advocacy work pertaining to animal rights, environmental awareness, and LGBTQ+ visibility.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Cummings explained part of his reasoning was that he had already been convicted of other crimes, including burglaries, while Broadnax had no criminal record other than a charge pertaining to marijuana possession.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertain
Verb
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At its core, this debate is a value judgment about what belongs in a basic high school education.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Rational fears or no, the fact remains that the 24 acres of Bayfront Park belong right now to a few misfits and derelicts.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Despite the two sharing the same last name, deputies did not note if the two missing women are related.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Then, as the pandemic waned, in 2023 and early ’24, came two jolts to the system – federal pandemic-era assistance ended, pulling food and food-related funding away from charities, and the number of people seeking food continued to grow.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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Eligible establishments would have to apply, and pay a $500 application fee.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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This also applies to bedding—trading a heavy winter-time duvet for one with a lighter material like a linen or cotton percale can be a nice refresh.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Wilson’s wife, Kathryn, declined to be interviewed but referred a Herald reporter to her attorney.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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While widely dismissing the appeal, the Court also referred preliminary questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding certain aspects of the obligation mechanism, leaving the legal debate open.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Pertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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