1
2
as in relates
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 pertains
The operation, in accordance with EU regulations on concentration, pertains mainly to the design, production and distribution of luxury goods.
—
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Trump’s order pertains only to applicable law — and no one statute targeting domestic terrorism exists.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 24 Sep. 2025
Although the Supreme Court decision pertains to LGBTQ books, the way it’s written could open the door to parents seeking opt-outs from other lessons that conflict with their religious beliefs, said Troy Flint, spokesperson for the California School Boards Association.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
The list pertains to jerseys officially licensed by the NFL Players Association.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
There is more to follow, all of which pertains to the film’s title and is rather laborious to discuss in a review without spoilers.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Pulte said the new referral pertains to her mortgage for a condo in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
—Sean Conlon,brian Evans, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The first reason essentially pertains to image and propaganda.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
The specific deal pertains to Nvidia’s H20 chips and AMD’s MI308 chips.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Trump’s order pertains only to applicable law — and no one statute targeting domestic terrorism exists.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 24 Sep. 2025
Although the Supreme Court decision pertains to LGBTQ books, the way it’s written could open the door to parents seeking opt-outs from other lessons that conflict with their religious beliefs, said Troy Flint, spokesperson for the California School Boards Association.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
The list pertains to jerseys officially licensed by the NFL Players Association.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
There is more to follow, all of which pertains to the film’s title and is rather laborious to discuss in a review without spoilers.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Pulte said the new referral pertains to her mortgage for a condo in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
—Sean Conlon,brian Evans, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The first reason essentially pertains to image and propaganda.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
The specific deal pertains to Nvidia’s H20 chips and AMD’s MI308 chips.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertains
Verb
-
And further options, including a snorkel, winches, lights, and storage solutions to mount to the roof and side accessory rails, only enhance the impression that the Quartermaster belongs in the dirt.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
-
The evening showed just how much Hip-Hop belongs in every corner of culture, from the block to the ballet.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
But, as the book relates, his love of Black music from his home town and elsewhere pulled him through.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
-
Swift’s involvement in the legal battle relates, in part, to suggestions from Lively that Baldoni altered a rooftop scene at the beginning of the film.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The Slim Denim The same principle applies to slim denim which, in a classic blue wash, is a more polished take on your typical pair of skinny jeans.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
-
This advice applies to almost all evergreen shrubs like hollies, boxwoods, and myrtles.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
This refers not only to the new development costs and green technology steps in the 2026 engines, but also to mechanisms introduced by the FIA to prevent one manufacturer from dominating.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
-
The universal exhibitions to which Benjamin refers were not primarily artistic, but political and mercantilist in their goals.—
Simon Njami,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pertains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertains. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share