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
American society and our relations with other societies are driven by the competition/conflict choice.
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.
—Mattia Dognini, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
The concerns over trade relations stem from a history of tariffs, sanctions, and disputes that have strained the ties between the world's two largest economies.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
But really, the show is about the romps and relations between everyone and everyone else’s wife.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The Evolving Role Of PR In B2B Gone are the days when B2B PR primarily meant media relations and crisis management.
—Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In an update on Capcom's investor relations website (spotted by VGC), the company stated its intent to revive its inactive franchises.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Moreover, diplomatic relations with Russia and China are shaped by broader geopolitical dynamics, such as trade policies, military alliances, regional conflicts, and economic competition.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The electric vehicle maker still is shooting for a launch of its cheaper vehicle in the first half of next year and other models later in the year, the bank said after the meeting with investor relations chief Travis Axelrod.
—Rachael Levy, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.
—Mattia Dognini, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
The concerns over trade relations stem from a history of tariffs, sanctions, and disputes that have strained the ties between the world's two largest economies.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
But really, the show is about the romps and relations between everyone and everyone else’s wife.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The Evolving Role Of PR In B2B Gone are the days when B2B PR primarily meant media relations and crisis management.
—Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In an update on Capcom's investor relations website (spotted by VGC), the company stated its intent to revive its inactive franchises.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Moreover, diplomatic relations with Russia and China are shaped by broader geopolitical dynamics, such as trade policies, military alliances, regional conflicts, and economic competition.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The electric vehicle maker still is shooting for a launch of its cheaper vehicle in the first half of next year and other models later in the year, the bank said after the meeting with investor relations chief Travis Axelrod.
—Rachael Levy, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relations
Noun
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Crockett shared a clip of the interaction to point out this fact on X on Wednesday.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 July 2025
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More information from the excavation will be presented at an academic conference on Maya–Teotihuacan interaction in August, the University of Houston said.—
Kerry Breen
July 10,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The defense, with its framing, wanted to awaken any latent unease that a juror—an older one, perhaps—might feel toward the preceding years of correction between the sexes.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
3 July 2025
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Trump has signed executive orders proclaiming the government will recognize only two sexes, male and female.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Things escalated, and soon enough Jane was undressing and having intercourse with Don.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Until recently, most insurance companies followed the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s definition for fertility, which defined infertility as a condition in which heterosexual couples couldn’t conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relations. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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