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
Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
According to the nonpartisan research organization KFF, more than 190 rural hospitals have shut down between 2005 and early 2024 — about 10% of all rural hospitals in the country — because of budget shortfalls and related challenges.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
About 55,000 jobs cuts in 2025 were AI-related, according to employment consultancy Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Meanwhile, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority set a new daily light rail ridership record, transporting more than 30,000 people to Levi’s Stadium and other related events.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
According to the nonpartisan research organization KFF, more than 190 rural hospitals have shut down between 2005 and early 2024 — about 10% of all rural hospitals in the country — because of budget shortfalls and related challenges.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
When Santa Clara voters approved Levi’s Stadium in 2010, the ballot initiative included taxpayer protections that prevented the city from dipping into its general fund for stadium or event-related expenses.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
About 55,000 jobs cuts in 2025 were AI-related, according to employment consultancy Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for related
Adjective
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Genetic risk Higher levels of chlamydia pneumonia were found in those who carried the gene variant APOE4, which is an associated risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, Koronyo-Hamaoui added.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wilmington Battalion Chief Laurence Hinds said firefighters were met with heavy smoke involving an industrial dryer and associated equipment.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The men were Midwest Baptist ministers bonded in a crusade for civil rights.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kowalewski bonded out of the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Tuesday.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The 30-year-old Somali American, who also co-owns a Mediterranean restaurant in the same area experiencing similar economic tribulations, described his coffee shops as local melting pots for Muslims and non-Muslims, East Africans and White people.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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But one person familiar with the decisions told Semafor that at least one executive from a company described by the survey had reached out to multiple outlets asking for the pieces to be taken down, arguing that the survey data was faulty and biased.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 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
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Notably, that case pertained to inland Lake Winnebago.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The study, which drew data from the entire 2022 college basketball season, found that the moments leading up to halftime and immediately after it are more closely correlated with game success.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to Do, the higher the concentration of fragrance oil is directly correlated to its longevity.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Regardless, a population of 213 unsheltered homeless people is comparable to, if somewhat higher than, the totals found in unincorporated areas during recent point-in-time counts, a separate method for quantifying the crisis that takes place once a year.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The average salary of a state employee in Oklahoma is significantly lower than comparable jobs in other sectors, according to a study by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
15 Feb. 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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For all of Preller’s many successes — much-chronicled in this space — his resume does have holes in it that a new owner should be motivated to help fill.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the 1950s, de Jesus kept a diary that chronicled her struggles to earn an income and feed her three children in a poor, urban community known as a favela in Sao Paulo.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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