as in associated
having a close connection like that between family members
the related fields of anthropology and archaeology
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as in bonded
to form a close personal relationship
she and I relate so well it's almost like we're siblings
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as in described
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
we asked our uncle to relate the story of his visit to communist Russia many years ago
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as in pertained
to have a relation or connection
how does your comment relate to what the rest of us have been talking about for the last hour?
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as in correlated
to think of (something) in combination
most Americans probably relate tea to the United Kingdom and coffee to the U.S.
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Recent Examples of related
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
The program also includes rehabilitative and reentry training and planning aspects, ostensibly enabling participants to seek related professional work once released or giving them a path to have their records expunged.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Rebecca Knight is a journalist who writes about all things related to the changing nature of careers and the workplace.
—Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review, 14 Jan. 2025
The is likely to be closely related to the company’s Scorpio 500, a quadcopter 18 inches across with a flight time of 15 minutes.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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By that point, architects associated with the Bauhaus school and related movements that emerged from it had already begun placing an emphasis on functionalism, which prioritized utility over anything else.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
The program also includes rehabilitative and reentry training and planning aspects, ostensibly enabling participants to seek related professional work once released or giving them a path to have their records expunged.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Read more on Stress management or related topics Managing yourself, Wellness, Health and wellness, Mental health, Mindfulness and Burnout
RK
Rebecca Knight is a journalist who writes about all things related to the changing nature of careers and the workplace.
—Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review, 14 Jan. 2025
The is likely to be closely related to the company’s Scorpio 500, a quadcopter 18 inches across with a flight time of 15 minutes.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for related
Adjective
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Part of the reason for this appears to be the expectation that mortgage rates may decline in future and the associated uncertainty for long-term rates.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The District of Columbia deserves full enforcement of the Clean Water Act and all applicable laws to ensure the full restoration of the Anacostia River and associated waterways.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Experts Weigh In Jonathan Hinton Westover, chair and professor of organizational leadership and change at Utah Valley University, described the theme as emblematic of a toxic workplace culture.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Oft described as a sweet and sensual floral, this opens with notes of rhubarb, lychee, and bergamot with damascena rose at the heart—rooted in cashmere and musk.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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Greenland's area is more comparable to that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is still slightly larger.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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Obviously, Rooker is not in the same class as Judge and Soto here, but is comparable to Stanton and O’Neill - both had slightly higher K rates, and his BB rate slotted in neatly between O’Neill (11.3%) and Stanton (8.2%).—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In 2017, the ship was delivered, and by 2018, the vessel was busy replenishing allied vessels across the Pacific.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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In the summer of 2024, Germany was reportedly developing plans to deploy 800,000 German and allied troops eastward if tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It’s taken years for society to believe them and remove the label applied by law enforcement, Quinn said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Jan. 2025
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And digitalization isn’t just limited to the IT network, it can also be applied to the Operational Technology (OT) network as well - where the critical control (SCADA) operations that keep our lights on occur.—
Liana Ault,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Nena Farrell The Best Smart Lighting Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps Add some color to your life, find accent lighting to match your mood, and transform the feel of your home with these decorative connected devices.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some of the Fox alumni headed to the administration are more connected to Fox than others.—
Michael M. Grynbaum,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/related. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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