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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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Fans also have the option to download the Coachella Livestream app to stream the show, rewatch highlights, and keep up with other related news. —Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026 Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths for Americans aged 65 and older. —Brian Frost, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for related
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In a separate but related order issued the same day, the court granted Lara’s motion to exceed the $1 million statutory cap on damages under Colorado’s Health Care Availability Act, finding that applying the cap would be unfair under the circumstances. —Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Fans also have the option to download the Coachella Livestream app to stream the show, rewatch highlights, and keep up with other related news. —Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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The contamination dates back to the mid-20th century, when nearby facilities handled radioactive materials as part of industrial and defense-related activities. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026 Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths for Americans aged 65 and older. —Brian Frost, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for related
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The deal, announced Tuesday, transfers all trademarks and associated rights of the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown from the Stronach Group (doing business as 1/ST) to Churchill Downs ($CHDN).— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war and an associated disruption to global oil supplies are triggering fears that jet fuel stocks may soon begin to dwindle in certain parts of the world.— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene.— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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Garrison bonded out quickly, but Sousa remained at a Broward County jail for about a month before being transferred to ICE custody.— Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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That view was echoed by veteran market strategist Ed Yardeni, who described the rally as a forward-looking bet that the conflict will prove temporary, even after recent developments.— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Her family have described her as someone who loved makeup, dancing and her job with the USPS, according to FOX32 Chicago.— Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Some 73% of deals pertained to new media, with digital media and sports the most active segments.— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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In an affidavit filed last month, the bettor claimed that communication with Clase pertained solely to rooster fighting, not baseball.— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Some might protest that the inflation rate and bank lending rate are correlated, and therefore HAMI double-counts the effects of inflation.— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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In one way, literally — the particular trait of openness can even be correlated, Gross says, to a longer life.— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
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And, no doubt, women in the original 1920s audience presumably had comparable lustful desires as the pair on stage; this was hardly the only Coward comedy of its era to be used for foreplay.— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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And, no doubt, women in the original 1920s audience presumably had comparable lustful desires as the pair on stage.— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Psychic medium Patti Negri communed with the spirits at the Winchester Mystery House on Wednesday night to make a prediction on which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday.— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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The federal investigation chronicled those editorials this page published about the DA’s misdeeds.— John O’Hara, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Fugard, who died last year, played a role in bringing international attention to the injustices of his homeland through plays that chronicled the human toll of such corrosive governmental policies.— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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