1
as in interaction
doings between individuals or groups
relations between the rival newspapers remained friendly despite their competition for the same stories
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2
as in sex
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 relations
Whether the reforms will be significant enough to alter relations between Havana and Washington remains uncertain.
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Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
That strategy has dramatically reversed as relations frayed in recent years, and especially after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 June 2026
America’s relations with its co-hosts are strained, and there are fears of cartel violence in Mexico.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 June 2026
The imminent diplomatic normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia was what motivated Hamas to conduct its massive attack on civilians on October 7th.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Trump held a call today with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss strategic relations and the situation in the Middle East, the Qatari government said in a statement.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Natasha Fernandez, a 26-year-old manager of media relations, helped pack and distribute lunches with arroz congri, plantains and a variety of proteins.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
In 1996, an SBC resolution called for the evangelization of Jews, prompted major Jewish leaders to call it a setback for interfaith relations.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The public relations professional and veteran civil rights activist raised enough money in small contributions to qualify for public financing of her campaign.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
That strategy has dramatically reversed as relations frayed in recent years, and especially after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 June 2026
America’s relations with its co-hosts are strained, and there are fears of cartel violence in Mexico.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 June 2026
The imminent diplomatic normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia was what motivated Hamas to conduct its massive attack on civilians on October 7th.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Trump held a call today with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss strategic relations and the situation in the Middle East, the Qatari government said in a statement.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Natasha Fernandez, a 26-year-old manager of media relations, helped pack and distribute lunches with arroz congri, plantains and a variety of proteins.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
In 1996, an SBC resolution called for the evangelization of Jews, prompted major Jewish leaders to call it a setback for interfaith relations.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The public relations professional and veteran civil rights activist raised enough money in small contributions to qualify for public financing of her campaign.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relations
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But with this illusion of ease comes a lack of interaction, which is an essential part of forming relationships, according to Eastwick.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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According to court documents, the interaction started in the breeze way of the apartments, where some blood spatter was found, and ended in the parking lot where Bates was found.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 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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The two counts of rape Høiby was convicted of did not involve intercourse.—
Gwladys Fouche,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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However, soy isoflavones didn’t appear to provide significant overall benefits for painful intercourse, hot flashes, night sweats, and psychological symptoms.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
22 May 2026
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The park is a stop on the Indiana Birding Trail, offering chances to see a diverse array of species at different stages of migration, mating and raising their young.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Durrell alternates between slapstick domestic high jinks, wanderings through the lush natural landscape, and increasingly ambitious investigations of biological life, from tracking twitching bacteria in pond water to the mating habits of insects.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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“Relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relations. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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