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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 rules specify that a bill using the reconciliation process must pertain directly to budgetary or fiscal matters, cannot change Social Security, Medicare or the budget process itself, or deliberately extend deficits beyond a 10-year window.
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Linda J. Bilmes, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
Those attending the conference have access to a long menu of sessions pertaining to topics including deputies’ health, recruitment, legal matters, correctional facility policies, leadership, forensics and labor and human trafficking.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
The State Tax Commission’s order only pertained to residential properties, not commercial property.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
More than one-third (35.6 percent) of for-sale condos in San Francisco are at risk of selling at a loss, drastically higher than the next two major metros on the list pertaining strictly to condos: Portland, Oregon, (24.8 percent) and Oakland (23.2 percent).
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Linda J. Bilmes, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
Those attending the conference have access to a long menu of sessions pertaining to topics including deputies’ health, recruitment, legal matters, correctional facility policies, leadership, forensics and labor and human trafficking.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
The State Tax Commission’s order only pertained to residential properties, not commercial property.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
More than one-third (35.6 percent) of for-sale condos in San Francisco are at risk of selling at a loss, drastically higher than the next two major metros on the list pertaining strictly to condos: Portland, Oregon, (24.8 percent) and Oakland (23.2 percent).
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertain
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Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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On the top of the recycling container is a graphic design showing both in words and pictures what belongs in the recycling bin and what should go in the garbage can.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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In February 2024, the EU adopted the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, legislation that specifically targeted green and climate related claims.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Both Singhs, who are not related, were arrested Friday, prosecutors announced.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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The judge also ordered the parties to address whether and how the Supreme Court's recent ruling limiting universal injunctions should apply to her order.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Step 1: Prep the lips Dry lips will prevent the blurring effect, so gently massage lips with a scrub and then apply a moisturizing balm.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Your real voice builds a tribe of believers who buy from you, hire you, and refer you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Cura Smiles works with several community organizations that refer clients to the clinic, including the San Diego Rescue Mission and Youth Assistance Coalition.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Pertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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