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as in related
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 pertained
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
The remaining allegations pertained to It Ends With Us Movie LLC (breach of agreement and retaliation), Wayfarer Studios (retaliation) and the company Lively had accused of organizing an online campaign that cast Lively in a negative light, The Agency Group PR LLC (aiding in retaliation).
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Some 73% of deals pertained to new media, with digital media and sports the most active segments.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
In an affidavit filed last month, the bettor claimed that communication with Clase pertained solely to rooster fighting, not baseball.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Notably, that case pertained to inland Lake Winnebago.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors have argued the Altoona police officers were justified in searching the bag because the search pertained to a lawful arrest.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Those special circumstance allegations include one for committing multiple murders and another for the killing of a witness, which Doyle said pertained to Virgen.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Reporters determined the spending pertained to the governor’s campaign against the amendments using a number of factors, including emails between the state and advertising firms, and the size and timing of the contracts.
—Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
The remaining allegations pertained to It Ends With Us Movie LLC (breach of agreement and retaliation), Wayfarer Studios (retaliation) and the company Lively had accused of organizing an online campaign that cast Lively in a negative light, The Agency Group PR LLC (aiding in retaliation).
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Some 73% of deals pertained to new media, with digital media and sports the most active segments.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
In an affidavit filed last month, the bettor claimed that communication with Clase pertained solely to rooster fighting, not baseball.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Notably, that case pertained to inland Lake Winnebago.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors have argued the Altoona police officers were justified in searching the bag because the search pertained to a lawful arrest.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Those special circumstance allegations include one for committing multiple murders and another for the killing of a witness, which Doyle said pertained to Virgen.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Reporters determined the spending pertained to the governor’s campaign against the amendments using a number of factors, including emails between the state and advertising firms, and the size and timing of the contracts.
—Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertained
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Up until that point, the series could have easily belonged on USA Network or even on NBC proper, where the pilot is going to get primetime one-off airing next week.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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While Quaid belonged the protagonist group fighting superheroes, Doumit was a head-popping villain who was also a politician.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The two most common issues that can potentially be helped by a low-protein diet are kidney- and liver-related issues.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That starts with retooling the permitting process that approves — or, more often, holds up — major power generation, mining and other critical infrastructure and defense-related projects.—
Tom Cotton,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The man paid some of his loan proceeds to Metelus and to the friend who referred him to Metelus, the court document said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Democrats argued that requirement referred only to Election Day itself and not the early voting period.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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This perk is automatically applied during check out, no code needed.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Their lip tint is red and thickly applied.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Pertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertained. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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