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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
People from across all walks of life are asked around 50 questions pertaining to the economy, personal finances, job prospects, inflation expectations and the like.
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Joanne Hsu, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
In 2002, Filmco was acquired by BMG, which later merged with Sony Music, leaving Sony Music the owner of the rights and obligations pertaining to Crossroads as of 2008.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
The prosecutor's office had no additional information to provide in the ongoing investigation on Monday while citing New Jersey law pertaining to juveniles.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The case had a historic impact on issues pertaining to racial divisions and domestic violence in American culture.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The report comes after additional rules from the UK’s Online Safety Act pertaining to child safety went into effect in late July.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Writing for the panel, Thapar explained why the NCAA’s appeal is, at this point, merely about concepts and policy rather than real-world issues pertaining to Campbell’s order.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
There is also a novelty pertaining to MIA’s International Factual Forum, right?
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Officials allege that Comey gave former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe permission to leak information pertaining to a probe into the 2016 Russia election interference investigation.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 27 Sep. 2025
Joanne Hsu, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
In 2002, Filmco was acquired by BMG, which later merged with Sony Music, leaving Sony Music the owner of the rights and obligations pertaining to Crossroads as of 2008.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
The prosecutor's office had no additional information to provide in the ongoing investigation on Monday while citing New Jersey law pertaining to juveniles.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The case had a historic impact on issues pertaining to racial divisions and domestic violence in American culture.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The report comes after additional rules from the UK’s Online Safety Act pertaining to child safety went into effect in late July.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Writing for the panel, Thapar explained why the NCAA’s appeal is, at this point, merely about concepts and policy rather than real-world issues pertaining to Campbell’s order.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
There is also a novelty pertaining to MIA’s International Factual Forum, right?
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Officials allege that Comey gave former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe permission to leak information pertaining to a probe into the 2016 Russia election interference investigation.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertaining
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Introducing the item at a board meeting, Staffieri said there’s a need to enhance inclusion and belonging in support of academic success, through the training, education, prevention and support services that the NCRC can provide.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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More than ever, the films in competition demonstrated how stories rooted in youth perspectives can carry striking emotional and political weight, exploring identity, resilience, and belonging through fresh perspectives.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 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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To plug the gaps, faculty have been frantically applying for nonfederal sources of money.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
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Overloading the joints or applying excessive torque may cause mechanical deformation or servo damage, according to reports.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Pertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertaining. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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