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

Both countries also opened a second cluster last week focused on foreign relations, security and defense policies, as well as trade policy, development cooperation and humanitarian aid. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

The move underscores the increasingly important role AI chips play in diplomatic relations and international politics. — Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

On May 2, 2024, in the midst of worsening conditions in Gaza, Petro severed diplomatic relations with Israel and stopped lucrative exports of coal to Israel, as well as all weapons deals. — Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

By contrast, pursuing a narrower fight against the terrorists behind the October 7th attack could free the hostages, bring about normalized relations with Saudi Arabia, and possibly lead to a secure coexistence with a Palestinian state. — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Once the market closes, the company will issue a brief advisory with a link to its second-quarter results and guidance, which will be available on the company’s investor relations website. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Announced during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to the kingdom last week, the deal follows a thawing of bilateral relations after a years-long diplomatic rift over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

However, there are communities and neighborhoods where relations with police are strained, and mistrust could preclude adoption of police transport. — Cal Chengqi Fang, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

After a decade of cutting deals, upending relations and generally maneuvering himself to the center of the world stage, here are some of the ways Trump has talked about — and to — his international peers. — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 14 July 2026

Phrases Containing relations

• sexual relations