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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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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
Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office has said, after Israel's surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Israel and Lebanon will have direct negotiations Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office said Friday, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.
—Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office has said, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office said Friday, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries’ lack of official relations.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
But for Xi, this visit is a chance to have a grip on China-Taiwan relations with Cheng, Ma said, as there's been no official contact between the governments since the Democratic Progressive Party came into power.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
The stakes extend far beyond Hungary Hungary is a member of both the European Union and NATO, but Orbán has often clashed with Western allies over rule-of-law concerns and relations with Russia.
—Nick Spicer, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
On cross-examination, Shohat pivoted to his defense, asking Perera a series of questions about how Rivera and Nuhfer were not trying to normalize diplomatic relations with the Venezuelan government but instead seeking to remove Maduro from power.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
For families Little children are catered to with cots, high chairs, roll-away beds, family swimming time in the pool, and the guest relations team offers movie nights for children in the room, soft toys, games and baby-sitting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Israel and Lebanon will have direct negotiations Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office said Friday, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.
—Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office has said, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office said Friday, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries’ lack of official relations.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
But for Xi, this visit is a chance to have a grip on China-Taiwan relations with Cheng, Ma said, as there's been no official contact between the governments since the Democratic Progressive Party came into power.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
The stakes extend far beyond Hungary Hungary is a member of both the European Union and NATO, but Orbán has often clashed with Western allies over rule-of-law concerns and relations with Russia.
—Nick Spicer, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
On cross-examination, Shohat pivoted to his defense, asking Perera a series of questions about how Rivera and Nuhfer were not trying to normalize diplomatic relations with the Venezuelan government but instead seeking to remove Maduro from power.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
For families Little children are catered to with cots, high chairs, roll-away beds, family swimming time in the pool, and the guest relations team offers movie nights for children in the room, soft toys, games and baby-sitting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relations
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The smaller setting also allows for more direct interaction, which Lavallee said is critical for independent creators working to build an audience.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Their results showed that the unusual absorption behavior arises from interactions between excitons, which carry energy, and charge-transfer states, where electrons move between molecules.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 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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Common symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include irritation, swelling and a thick white discharge, along with a burning sensation – especially during urination or intercourse.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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Wilzig told the Miami Herald in a 2002 profile that intercourse and naked bodies were beautiful and natural, and no one should be embarrassed by talking about the topic.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The insects gather early in the morning as part of a mating swarm.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Bighorn sheep are known for their headbutting battles, often clashing for dominance and mating rights.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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