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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
The homeowner, identified by police as 70-year-old Bonnie Miranda, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child, pertaining to Delemo, police said.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
The scenario remains hypothetical, strongly dependent on both Stefanik winning the governorship and a determination of official misconduct or other grounds for removal pertaining to Mamdani’s actions as mayor.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The misdemeanor charge is for petty theft, pertaining to the removal of a campaign sign.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
The lawmakers put forth requests for improvement, particularly pertaining to strengthening safeguards against unfair labor practices and incentivizing onshoring.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Before the settlement, legal observers’ predicted that the suit would be dismissed due to industry norms pertaining to interview editing.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
For instance, given the growing popularity of ride-share services in large cities, RA & Associates has plans in place to be able to represent clients involved in accidents pertaining to ride-share vehicles.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
The scenario remains hypothetical, strongly dependent on both Stefanik winning the governorship and a determination of official misconduct or other grounds for removal pertaining to Mamdani’s actions as mayor.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The misdemeanor charge is for petty theft, pertaining to the removal of a campaign sign.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
The lawmakers put forth requests for improvement, particularly pertaining to strengthening safeguards against unfair labor practices and incentivizing onshoring.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Before the settlement, legal observers’ predicted that the suit would be dismissed due to industry norms pertaining to interview editing.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
For instance, given the growing popularity of ride-share services in large cities, RA & Associates has plans in place to be able to represent clients involved in accidents pertaining to ride-share vehicles.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertaining
Verb
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The other is trending toward bad and not belonging.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The entertainment and culture brands that will thrive in the next decade will be those that go beyond the checkbox — embedding belonging into every stage of creation, every decision and every team.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On expedition, the hunter who joined me on polar bear watch was relating a story from his grandfather who told him the telling sign of narwhal appearance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 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
Verb
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Many major airlines are also waiving change fees and penalties for passengers who are looking to switch their flights on their own, though some carriers are applying limits.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thompson immediately began applying for jobs, including DoorDash, grocery stores and substitute teaching.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertaining. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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