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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
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Recent Examples of pertains
Involuntary Collections Halted For Defaulted Federal Student Loans The Education Department’s announcement last week pertains specifically to involuntary collections efforts against borrowers in default on their federal student loans.
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In contrast, Zone Zero pertains to landscaping and what is near or up against the home.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
That path, outlined in federal statute, largely pertains to federal officers accused of wrongdoing in the context of their job.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Also unclear is whether the disagreement pertains only to the ratio of subscriber to non-subscriber streams, or whether YouTube also disputes what Billboard counts as an on-demand stream.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 Dec. 2025
An insanity defense, by contrast, pertains to the defendant’s mental state at the time of the crime.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
What To Know The grounding affects both UPS and FedEx, which also operates MD-11s, although the memo pertains specifically to UPS.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The filing, which pertains to Hudson's child custody issues with her former husband, did not claim whether the criminal charge is in connection with Anna's death.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
That pertains to the 15/3 rule, as well.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In contrast, Zone Zero pertains to landscaping and what is near or up against the home.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
That path, outlined in federal statute, largely pertains to federal officers accused of wrongdoing in the context of their job.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Also unclear is whether the disagreement pertains only to the ratio of subscriber to non-subscriber streams, or whether YouTube also disputes what Billboard counts as an on-demand stream.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 18 Dec. 2025
An insanity defense, by contrast, pertains to the defendant’s mental state at the time of the crime.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
What To Know The grounding affects both UPS and FedEx, which also operates MD-11s, although the memo pertains specifically to UPS.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The filing, which pertains to Hudson's child custody issues with her former husband, did not claim whether the criminal charge is in connection with Anna's death.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
That pertains to the 15/3 rule, as well.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertains
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But recent price headlines won’t tell you if the precious metal belongs in your portfolio.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The question is no longer whether water belongs in the boardroom.—
Kara Hurst,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
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But the story Sorkin relates is really all about the insiders, their privileged lives, their thoughts and actions.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the omniscient, just-the-facts-ma’am narration relates the days and times and events with an efficiency that speaks to us of the unstoppable nature of fate.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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The designation only applies to the sign, not the attached building, which houses Americana Pizza.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ideal model securely streams biometric data into clinical systems, applies advanced analytics within provider workflows and translates insights into coordinated care delivery across pharmacies, community services and home support.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the sense that has been relevant to world politics and controversy for the past 80 years, Zionism refers solely to the desire to have the area now referred to as Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45, a shocking statistic to which Smith refers at the end of his workshop.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Pertains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertains. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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