as in associated
having a close connection like that between family members
the related fields of anthropology and archaeology
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as in bonded
to form a close personal relationship
she and I relate so well it's almost like we're siblings
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as in described
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
we asked our uncle to relate the story of his visit to communist Russia many years ago
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as in pertained
to have a relation or connection
how does your comment relate to what the rest of us have been talking about for the last hour?
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as in correlated
to think of (something) in combination
most Americans probably relate tea to the United Kingdom and coffee to the U.S.
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Recent Examples of related
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
While government officials say these payments generally won't be affected, some related services could become slow such as receiving replacement cards and benefit verification services.
—ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Set a realistic baseline, monitor your urine, adjust as needed, and respect heat and activity-related limits.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
That means just about any food-and-Miami related subject is fair game, from who picks the avocados and celebrations of the different culinary cultures of Miami to why everyone in this town is willing to sell their literal souls and possibly their children for mangoes every summer.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
While government officials say these payments generally won't be affected, some related services could become slow such as receiving replacement cards and benefit verification services.
—ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Set a realistic baseline, monitor your urine, adjust as needed, and respect heat and activity-related limits.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for related
Adjective
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The United States has spent more than $30 billion on the war in Gaza and associated conflicts in the Middle East, with more than half of this figure devoted to military support for Israel, a new report shared with has found.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The change affects UnitedHealthcare members enrolled in a commercial plan, Medicare Advantage plan or Medicaid who receive care at Ascension Wisconsin hospitals, clinics or other locations, as well as associated practices of Ascension Medical Group.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The younger pup instantly became Bentley’s baby sister, and the two bonded right away.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lest that sound daunting, the three, who bonded over the summer while workshopping the show with the creative team, don’t seem worried.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those sentiments likely described how everyone inside the locker room felt after the loss.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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As professor Paolo Quattrone has described, the Dean sits at one end beneath a towering Gothic window.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The documents pertained to four separate incidents that occurred between 2022 and 2024.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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La Niña years have historically correlated with dry weather in California, but hotter conditions can also mean that precipitation arrives in the form of stronger, potentially hazardous storms, amplifying flood risks.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Prior psychological research has shown that openness is frequently correlated with higher levels of giving.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Minnesota and Illinois are considering bills that would grant rideshare workers comparable collective bargaining powers.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Paying homage to this history, the 2025 iteration’s Chemigum outsole is oil-resistant, and its roughout leather is much more resilient than the comparable suede, though with a similar underhand feel.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Investigative reports have chronicled how the hashtag #YestoMeat was used to spread distrust in the commission’s 2019 findings.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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As our new Warriors writer Nick Friedell chronicled, general manager Mike Dunleavy decided to delay his season-opening media session until later in the week.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The running game — to which offensive coordinator Matt Nagy referred as a quarterback’s best friend — finally joined the party.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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James referred the Brooks case to a special prosecutor, William Fitzpatrick, the longtime district attorney of Onondaga County.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/related. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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