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
Chinese relations with the Islamic Republic accelerated in 2021 with the signing of their 25-year Cooperation Program, which escalated the level of economic and defense cooperation between the countries.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
For many riders, the views of the changing landscapes are the highlight, says Jason Abrams, senior pubic relations manager at Amtrak.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
In other world news, the State Department said Thursday the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, marking a major shift just two months after former President Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Yet Canadians have reason to hope for a return to warmer economic relations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, relations with family members are sweet and affectionate.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Sunni Arab states in the Gulf have long had tense relations with Iran, a Shia-majority country.
—Donato Paolo Mancini, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The United States and Venezuela agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship, the State Department said on Thursday.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, relations between Oracle and Crusoe have been strained by reliability issues at the site.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
For many riders, the views of the changing landscapes are the highlight, says Jason Abrams, senior pubic relations manager at Amtrak.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
In other world news, the State Department said Thursday the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, marking a major shift just two months after former President Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Yet Canadians have reason to hope for a return to warmer economic relations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, relations with family members are sweet and affectionate.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Sunni Arab states in the Gulf have long had tense relations with Iran, a Shia-majority country.
—Donato Paolo Mancini, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The United States and Venezuela agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship, the State Department said on Thursday.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, relations between Oracle and Crusoe have been strained by reliability issues at the site.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relations
Noun
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For parents, Robb recommended watching for warning signs, including social withdrawal, declining grades or a growing preference for AI over human interaction.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The office has arguably the most interaction with the public of any at the state level, providing a host of services that include driver’s licenses and testing and other state IDs, registrations for vehicles, lobbyists, businesses and other services.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 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
Noun
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Some speculation has existed about whether the basic physiological processes necessary for intercourse, particularly for men, might be compromised by microgravity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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On top of that, one of Colvin’s classmates, Jeremiah Reeves, had recently been arrested for having intercourse with a white woman.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Females produce a pheromone which attracts clusters of males for mating.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The annual hummingbird migration brings the birds from the south up to their mating grounds in the north.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relations. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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