1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pertaining
Federal grievances may be thrown out for being trivial, illegible or not pertaining to an issue that can be addressed through the bureau's system.
—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
There are more important things pertaining to the party to worry about than that.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Venus in Cancer will approach a square to Chiron in Aries, adding a hard dose of emotional sensitivity or feelings of rejection, specifically when pertaining to relationships, finances and matters of the heart.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
While the Justice Department has released a slew of files, some have been pushed back, prompting Democrats to insist the department has not complied with a law passed by Congress last year requiring the release of all documents pertaining to Epstein.
—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
Newsom’s office said the state has allocated $38 million since 2019 on water improvement projects pertaining to the Tijuana River.
—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
From this point on, the play has farcical fun with dialogue and set pieces pertaining to dramatic roles and drastic epiphanies.
—
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Owens has become a particularly controversial figure after touting conspiracy theories pertaining to the death of conservative American activist Charlie Kirk and the gender of French first lady Brigitte Macron, who has filed a defamation lawsuit against the podcaster.
—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
The yearslong project to continue circulating pristine footage and audio of anything pertaining to the Beatles is one of the most captivating campaigns like it this side of Taylor Swift’s meticulous rerecordings of herself.
—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
There are more important things pertaining to the party to worry about than that.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Venus in Cancer will approach a square to Chiron in Aries, adding a hard dose of emotional sensitivity or feelings of rejection, specifically when pertaining to relationships, finances and matters of the heart.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
While the Justice Department has released a slew of files, some have been pushed back, prompting Democrats to insist the department has not complied with a law passed by Congress last year requiring the release of all documents pertaining to Epstein.
—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
Newsom’s office said the state has allocated $38 million since 2019 on water improvement projects pertaining to the Tijuana River.
—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
From this point on, the play has farcical fun with dialogue and set pieces pertaining to dramatic roles and drastic epiphanies.
—
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Owens has become a particularly controversial figure after touting conspiracy theories pertaining to the death of conservative American activist Charlie Kirk and the gender of French first lady Brigitte Macron, who has filed a defamation lawsuit against the podcaster.
—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
The yearslong project to continue circulating pristine footage and audio of anything pertaining to the Beatles is one of the most captivating campaigns like it this side of Taylor Swift’s meticulous rerecordings of herself.
—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertaining
Verb
-
World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home.
-
For many Black students, classroom conversations about racist language are discussions tied to experiences, family histories, and questions of belonging.
Verb
-
So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.
-
The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.
Verb
-
The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.
-
But when a friend who turned 15 started applying for work, Njea had to be honest.
Cite this Entry
“Pertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertaining. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
