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
Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
This does not cover the cost of insurance or hiring defense attorneys, as well as hundreds of millions of dollars in other related costs.
—Vamsi Aribindi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Some states have passed presumptive PTSD laws for first responders, recognizing psychological injuries as work-related.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
In a lawsuit filed yesterday, the president alleged that the bank’s closure of his and related accounts in early 2021 was politically motivated.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
This does not cover the cost of insurance or hiring defense attorneys, as well as hundreds of millions of dollars in other related costs.
—Vamsi Aribindi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Usually episodes are five segments long—one, three, and five are dance/music related, and two and four are food, culture, nature, something interesting that's completely unique to the destination.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Some states have passed presumptive PTSD laws for first responders, recognizing psychological injuries as work-related.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for related
Adjective
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Chery will buy the land, buildings, and associated assets of the Nissan property, subject to regulatory approvals.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Giveaway or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In automotive use, upholstery is usually bonded to plastic substrates, with foam backing and adhesives.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Temozolomide works by depositing a methyl group—a carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms—onto cellular DNA.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The suspect is described as a man about six feet tall, wearing a black hoodie and black pants.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Zar described the reopening as both joyful and reflective, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by families who lived through evacuation, loss, and uncertainty.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Notably, that case pertained to inland Lake Winnebago.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors have argued the Altoona police officers were justified in searching the bag because the search pertained to a lawful arrest.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But every coach’s success or failure is directly correlated to their ability to motivate their players, between and within games.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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These house entries are not correlated to bear population.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In a comparable case in the United States in 2023, a federal judge imposed $5,000 fines on two lawyers and a law firm after ChatGPT was blamed for their submission of fictitious legal research in an aviation injury claim.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the center of this movement is OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, whose generative AI models represent a general-purpose capability—comparable to the steam engine or electric motor—that can amplify nearly every form of knowledge work.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Music’s future looks a whole lot less glorious in the South Bay with the Art Boutiki’s last gig on New Year’s Eve marking the loss of irreplaceable venue where jazz acts, rock bands and singer/songwriters have communed with listeners while audiences connected with each other.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But Pearce’s ordeal—which was chronicled in the 2013 documentary The Crash Reel—has continued to produce great things.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Founded by abolitionists in 1865, The Nation has chronicled the breadth and depth of political and cultural life, serving as a critical, independent, and progressive voice.—
Adrianne Wright,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/related. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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