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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 relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
there's no relation between you losing your favorite baseball hat and your team losing the game
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
our intramural baseball team had a relation with the other baseball teams in the area
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as in sex
relations plural
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
a law that prohibits relations between close relatives
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Recent Examples of relation
Customer service and store management referred questions to the company’s corporate media relations.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2026
The formal grant application process for schools will begin in January, said Riley Fields, community relations directions for the Carolina Panthers.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Jonathan Rinderknecht — Palisades Fire Rinderknecht, 30, a former Uber driver, was arrested in October 2025 and charged with destruction of property by means of fire in relation to the Palisades Fire in California, which kicked off on New Year's Day 2025.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
At Cal Poly Pomona, director of media relations Cynthia Peters directed students and staff who were worried about being unable to access their course materials as a result of the incident to a Reddit post uploaded by the school’s Bookstore faculty on Thursday.
—Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 7 May 2026
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2026
The formal grant application process for schools will begin in January, said Riley Fields, community relations directions for the Carolina Panthers.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Jonathan Rinderknecht — Palisades Fire Rinderknecht, 30, a former Uber driver, was arrested in October 2025 and charged with destruction of property by means of fire in relation to the Palisades Fire in California, which kicked off on New Year's Day 2025.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
At Cal Poly Pomona, director of media relations Cynthia Peters directed students and staff who were worried about being unable to access their course materials as a result of the incident to a Reddit post uploaded by the school’s Bookstore faculty on Thursday.
—Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relation
Noun
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That could mean exploring activities to meet new people, putting yourself out there for a pleasant small interaction with someone in your community, or establishing a routine get-together to strengthen ties.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The interaction escalated to gunfire that struck the man, Becchina said.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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Ignoring her stricken mother’s advice, Lucila decides to go back to Mexico City to mourn with her grandparents (Luisa Huertas and Guillermo Ríos) and other relatives, sneaking the deceased loved one’s ashes into her backpack.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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After about a half dozen of Coleman’s relatives spoke to the crowd of attendees, blue and white balloons were passed out and released after the count of 10 into the sky to honor Coleman.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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Your co-parent is managing treatment, uncertainty and the very real fear of how this will affect his relationship with his daughter.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Her childhood, family relationships, and upbringing in the South shape her understanding of her identity as a writer and storyteller.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Achieving near-100% online property tax payments, in partnership with our residents, is the single greatest operational efficiency gain yielding millions in more revenue annually.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The improvements were the result of a partnership by the Progress Center for Independent Living, the MWRD, the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce, the Blue Island Disability Committee and other area groups.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The findings, from 1,592 U.S. citizens of different ages, sexes, races and incomes, were collected between Dec. 20 and Dec. 22.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 2025
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On his first day in office, Mr. Trump signed an executive order that declared the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Sarah and Adelaide Yates, Kline's distant cousins who were part of a formerly prominent family, soon enter into the twins' orbit.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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In a way, so too are paintings in the Carnegie by d harding and their cousin Jordan Upkett, both of whom are of Bidjara, Ghungalu, and Garingbal heritage.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Their big families, Catholic education, and backgrounds that were far from flush helped build the kinship.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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He was warmly welcomed in the chamber, and much of his speech focused on the kinship and history between the US and the UK.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The show is produced by Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment in association with ITV America.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Roby also serves as the homes association president and briefly sat on the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Commission.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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“Relation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relation. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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