Synonyms of relations

relations

noun

plural of relation

1

as in interaction

doings between individuals or groups

relations between the rival newspapers remained friendly despite their competition for the same stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interaction
• dealings
• commerce
• intercourse
• interrelationship
• companionship
• company
• cross-fertilization
• cross-pollination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonintercourse

2

as in sex

sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis

a law that prohibits relations between close relatives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sex
• intercourse
• mating
• sexuality
• sexual relations
• commerce
• coupling
• copulation
• sex act
• breeding
• making love
• sexual intercourse
• coition
• coitus
• lovemaking
• getting it on
• congress
• copulating
• fornication
• safe sex
• carnality
• insemination
• dalliance
• hanky-panky
• whoopee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relations

Even though relations between the pair had been publicly disintegrating for weeks, Stevens' announcement was a surprise. — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026

She’s expected to continue Radev’s policy of keeping Bulgaria on its European path, while also supporting better relations with Russia and the lifting of sanctions. — Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Organizers tied the showcase to the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan, and said it is meant to deepen links between the two cities. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

North Korea objected, and Seoul, currently under a left-leaning administration that seeks warmer relations with the North, will not even confirm that the case existed. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

The head of government relations at United Launch Alliance, the military’s leading launch provider after SpaceX, said the launch supply crunch should ease as new rockets enter service. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

And when an adult in the room was needed to drive discussions on race relations or other serious issues, Johnson handled that deftly, too. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Jen will oversee all communications functions, including strategy; media relations; internal, external and corporate communications; and manage media appearances for executives and on-air talent. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

Her return could complicate relations between the Venezuelan opposition, the interim government and Washington. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing relations

• sexual relations