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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
From hashtags pertaining to neurodivergence with millions of followers to neurodiversity consultants giving presentations nationwide, neurodivergent people will not accept erasure.
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Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
That’s one of many inconsistencies pertaining to size and nutrition.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
The station declined to respond to further questions or comment on personnel matters pertaining to Moore’s termination.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Authorities are asking anyone with information pertaining to the allegations to contact the MCSO.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The session took a little over an hour with the candidates taking questions from the audience on subjects pertaining to the two-school district.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
While those are both considered promising areas for Nvidia down the road, updates pertaining to its data center business are more significant drivers of the stock right now.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Legislation, filed in prior congressional sessions, pertaining to the abolition or restructuring of the Education Department never gained much traction.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
As for Radcliffe, this isn't the first time he's been at the center of casting rumors pertaining to the superhero genre.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
That’s one of many inconsistencies pertaining to size and nutrition.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
The station declined to respond to further questions or comment on personnel matters pertaining to Moore’s termination.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Authorities are asking anyone with information pertaining to the allegations to contact the MCSO.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The session took a little over an hour with the candidates taking questions from the audience on subjects pertaining to the two-school district.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
While those are both considered promising areas for Nvidia down the road, updates pertaining to its data center business are more significant drivers of the stock right now.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Legislation, filed in prior congressional sessions, pertaining to the abolition or restructuring of the Education Department never gained much traction.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
As for Radcliffe, this isn't the first time he's been at the center of casting rumors pertaining to the superhero genre.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertaining
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Meaningful relationships increase feelings of belonging, purpose, and emotional support during difficult times.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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This type of challenge creates community and helps draw people toward belonging and out of their isolated place.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Portuguese coach will be allowed in the dugout for his side’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United on Thursday due to the sanction only applying in French competitions.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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After applying, work the alkalizing product into the top 6 inches of soil with a rake, shovel, or tiller, and then deeply water the area to activate the product.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertaining. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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