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
Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
The complaint included Colorado State Patrol inspection records showing 19 notices in the years leading up to the crash -- most related to brake problems.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Young starred in 65 episodes of the series and related Disney Channel projects before his death in 2013.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
OpenAI has previously expressed related concerns about Musk’s antics.
—Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
The complaint included Colorado State Patrol inspection records showing 19 notices in the years leading up to the crash -- most related to brake problems.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
This album explores nothing less than the cycle of life, as related through changes of season.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Young starred in 65 episodes of the series and related Disney Channel projects before his death in 2013.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for related
Adjective
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There is no doubt that the fate of Hezbollah depends largely on the longer-term settlement of the Iran war and its effect on the associated operation in Lebanon’s south.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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As of the early 21st century, most of the world’s energy is derived from fossil fuels, despite the associated negative externalities, such as air pollution and the emission of greenhouse gases, which have been linked to climate change.—
Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Callaway bonded with the canine and eventually adopted him.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alex Bonifer, in particular, had bonded with Anthony; unlike his character, Bonifer has kids, and Anthony has a son.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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The contract included an up-front payment of $3 million, which Shields described as a signing bonus and has potential for significantly higher earnings through revenue sharing.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Residents inside the building described being jolted awake by the impact.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some 73% of deals pertained to new media, with digital media and sports the most active segments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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In an affidavit filed last month, the bettor claimed that communication with Clase pertained solely to rooster fighting, not baseball.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While real estate and stocks aren’t closely correlated in the long run, both can be affected by economic crises.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The impasse in Washington is not directly correlated to the quality of work that TSA agents perform.—
Beth Collums,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Why is a woman artist selling for one price when a comparable male artist is at a completely different level?—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Other candidates The rest of the field, for the most part, does not appear to have secured as many high-profile endorsements or raised comparable campaign funding.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Psychic medium Patti Negri communed with the spirits at the Winchester Mystery House on Wednesday night to make a prediction on which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Panini originally entertained selling the company in 2025, which The Athletic chronicled in December.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Robin Roberts chronicled her battle with myelodysplastic syndrome in 2012 and 2013 and won a Peabody Award.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/related. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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