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as in interaction
relations plural doings between individuals or groups relations between the rival newspapers remained friendly despite their competition for the same stories

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as in relative
a person connected with another by blood or marriage he and I are relations on my mother's side

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Recent Examples of relation Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men's Health, Complex… Read More Read More On: Home Design London News NoVid Real Estate Like this article? Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025 The irony is that – as of yet – no FIU player from the 2024 season was drafted or signed or even offered a mini-camp invitation, according to Panthers media relations personnel. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025 This seesaw approach destabilizes not just U.S.-China relations but the entire global trading system. Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025 On Tuesday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: What does Canada's election mean for relations between the two countries? Taylor Wilson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for relation
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Noun
  • In a world where digital interactions often overshadow genuine connections, the profound bond of friendship becomes, more than ever, an indispensable anchor. ...
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 11 May 2025
  • Not for nothing, either, but Simone’s interaction with the mystery man who may become a series regular (Grown-ish alum Trevor Jackson) was off-the-charts hot.
    Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 May 2025
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  • The man — identified by officials as 52-year-old Eric Slate — was a relative of the animal's owner.
    Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
  • Hundreds of people were shifted to temporary homes, while others left to stay with relatives far from the border as fighting intensified earlier in the week.
    Aftab Ahmed, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Pope's views on social media In a 2023 interview with Vatican News, the now-pope was asked about the relationship between bishops and social media.
    Rhona Tarrant, CBS News, 9 May 2025
  • While the deal reflects a warmer relationship between the U.S. and the UK, the baseline 10% tariff remaining in effect means Americans are still likely going to pay more for goods from the nation’s ninth largest trading partner.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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  • For Snapchat, the Cudi collab and the Under the Ghost series represent a new effort to drive partnerships in the music biz, connect with artists, boost user engagement and (down the line) tap into new monetization opportunities, said Manny Adler, Snap’s head of music strategy.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 May 2025
  • Food businesses of all types have to create and maintain partnerships in a number of areas to stay operational.
    Carey Bringle, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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  • There’s a 30-minute difference between the finishing times of the two sexes, which takes into account a number of physiological advantages men have over women.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Weeks before Ives debuted the shirt, President Donald Trump announced the federal government would recognize only two sexes, male and female.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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  • While their claims of abuse and threats to their lives from their parents were it to be revealed led to the killings were not admitted in their second joint trial, a letter Erik wrote to his late cousin surfaced decades later that confirmed the abuse.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
  • Resident Sarfaraz Ahmad Mir said Pakistani shelling overnight killed his cousins, a twin boy and girl aged 11-years-old.
    Diaa Hadid, NPR, 8 May 2025
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  • His physical world might have be restrained, but his imagination and ability to connect with others knew no bounds - Mats found freedom and kinship in the online realm of World of Warcraft, a massive role-playing game that currently hosts over 7 million players.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • There are volunteer opportunities, a teen club, and during the current conflict, the Hesed has become a hub for delivering tons of humanitarian aid, trauma care, and kinship.
    Maria Zimina, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • Most Americans still live in places with fluoridated water, but if your child’s water supply is not fluoridated, professional associations of dentists and pediatricians recommend talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.
    Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
  • Expand your personal network by joining trade associations, online communities and forums, or local organizations such as chambers of commerce or volunteer opportunities.
    Todd Villeneuve, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

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“Relation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relation. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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