Thesaurus results for PERTAINING

pertaining

verb

present participle of pertain

as in belonging

to be the property of a person or group of persons the belief that quality medical care is a right that pertains to everyone

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Relevance

as in relating

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 pertaining The chaotic off-season in college football has continued to play out in court rooms across the country, as athletes are suing the NCAA on a daily basis pertaining to their eligibility as part of the 2022 class. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The county has declined to release records pertaining to Moody’s case, despite releasing similar records in the past. — Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 What’s happening in Gaza is excessive retribution, and many Americans do not support that carnage, as recent polls pertaining to Israel indicate. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 In December, the Justice Department started releasing investigative records pertaining to Epstein and Maxwell in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. — Savannah Peters, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 The senator recently released more than 1,000 pages of Fauci’s personal records, including his pandemic-era diary, and several batches of documents pertaining to the origins of the coronavirus. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026 Clase’s camp has blamed the whole ordeal on a misinterpretation of texts and calls pertaining to rooster fighting. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Research suggests these different uses relate to development in different ways and can help kids develop varying skill sets pertaining to everyday life and schooling. — Gabriel E. Hales, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 Taylor Frankie Paul faces a new legal battle pertaining to the well-being of her three children. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertaining

Verb

Through grief, migration and unexpected encounters, the film explores identity, belonging and the healing power of nature.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Connectedness reflects whether students feel a sense of belonging and feel tied to others at school.

— Jerome A. Graham, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of belonging

Verb

Instead of a pomade stick, Tauber recommends using Oribe Gel Sérum on coils, applying a generous amount around the hairline before smoothing it back with a boar bristle brush.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Before applying, make sure the lender offers loans for your specific trade school or career program.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026