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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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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
There is also a novelty pertaining to MIA’s International Factual Forum, right?
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
New laws covering topics including new protections for lottery winners and a change to the state’s laws pertaining cousins marrying are set to take effect in Connecticut starting on October 1, 2025.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
That includes government buildings pertaining to the state, federal, city, county and school district, among other government jurisdictions, as well as parklands, hospitals, universities, museums and other major nonprofits.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
This Story will be updated with any news and updates pertaining to Lindberg’s death.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
There are also possible legal challenges about state laws pertaining to federal officers.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Across the eastern Baltic states (an area pertaining to modern-day Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), there are even more examples of broken tools in Stone Age burials.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit seeks to make public through the Freedom of Information Act all records pertaining to the allegedly secret policy.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit seeks to make public through the Freedom of Information Act all records pertaining to the allegedly secret policy.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
New laws covering topics including new protections for lottery winners and a change to the state’s laws pertaining cousins marrying are set to take effect in Connecticut starting on October 1, 2025.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
That includes government buildings pertaining to the state, federal, city, county and school district, among other government jurisdictions, as well as parklands, hospitals, universities, museums and other major nonprofits.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
This Story will be updated with any news and updates pertaining to Lindberg’s death.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
There are also possible legal challenges about state laws pertaining to federal officers.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Across the eastern Baltic states (an area pertaining to modern-day Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), there are even more examples of broken tools in Stone Age burials.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit seeks to make public through the Freedom of Information Act all records pertaining to the allegedly secret policy.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit seeks to make public through the Freedom of Information Act all records pertaining to the allegedly secret policy.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertaining
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Mark shot street protests, Pride marches, and Thanksgiving parades—showing how the city’s diverse cultures and identities are replenished by the demonstrative joy of belonging, and how the city at large is enriched by its variety of communities.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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People come to Grand Blanc for good schools, low crime and a sense of belonging.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The song, which is the second track on the album, makes several references and nods to some of Taylor's famous life, while also seemingly relating them to Swift.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Libra balanced scales also teach us that relating is a paradox.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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Starting on Friday, anyone interested in applying for the role as interim county executive can apply on the county clerk’s website, submitting a short application and resume, McGee said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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While applying pre-emergent herbicides in September or October is the best defense against these weeds, mowing in late fall and winter can help manage any that appear after the herbicide window.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Pertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertaining. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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