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

However, a pre-set schedule may keep relations stable for a while longer. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Jason Howarth, senior vice president of marketing and athlete relations at Panini America, says the sticker business is still growing. — Donald Keough, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026

Strategic thinking, understanding situations, client relations and accountability cannot be transferred to an algorithm. — Tyler Dykstra, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

After years of anti-Western rhetoric and disputes with Washington, Turkey has worked to repair relations with the United States and Europe. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Runcie is sharply attuned to the vast uncomfortable grey areas of gender and power relations, navigating them with wry, revelatory observations that are devastatingly acute. — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026

The Israeli Cabinet measure, still awaiting parliamentary approval, marks a sharp turn in relations with Ankara after years of avoiding formal recognition to preserve strategic ties with Turkey. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Among other things, the council revolutionized the Catholic Church’s relations with other religions and the laity, and allowed Mass to be celebrated in vernacular languages rather than Latin. — ABC News, 30 June 2026

The former congresswoman expressed interest in starting a new political party after her public split from the Republican Party over the handling of the Epstein files and relations with Israel. — Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026

Phrases Containing relations

• sexual relations