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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
The central issue pertained to the air compressor drivebelt, which apparently passed a pre-trip inspection despite its poor condition.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
According to the document, the recall pertains to 144,049 models built between September 2022 and February 2026.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Rebecca Green, a law professor and director of the Election Law Program at William & Mary Law School in Virginia, said the court there rejected the redistricting plan based on narrow grounds pertaining to Virginia law on amending the state Constitution, which doesn’t apply in California.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The Golden Globes has set its timeline and new guideline rules pertaining to the use of AI.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 May 2026
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
According to the document, the recall pertains to 144,049 models built between September 2022 and February 2026.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Rebecca Green, a law professor and director of the Election Law Program at William & Mary Law School in Virginia, said the court there rejected the redistricting plan based on narrow grounds pertaining to Virginia law on amending the state Constitution, which doesn’t apply in California.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The Golden Globes has set its timeline and new guideline rules pertaining to the use of AI.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertain
Verb
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In fact, every Bowie album between 1969 and 1980 is essential and belongs in everyone’s collection.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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According to a 2026 study, collective sauna rituals significantly improve mental and physical wellbeing by fostering social connection and community belonging.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Verb
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, 5 to 8 percent of births in the United States are complicated by preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders.—
Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Bastian relates that Delta collected $9 billion, more than four times the number in 2014, and though Amex doesn’t break out its revenues from the co-brand, the Delta experience suggests it’s scored a moonshot.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Exclusions include clearance items and gift cards, and the discount is applied to the subtotal before tax and shipping/handling at checkout with the promo code.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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The city promised to refund businesses that obtained special licenses and health permits to participate in the event, and referred questions about ticket refunds and vendor participation fees to Long Beach Pride.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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The entire site is commonly referred as New Trinity Cemetery.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Pertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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