relating

verb

Definition of relatingnext
present participle of relate
1
as in communing
to form a close personal relationship she and I relate so well it's almost like we're siblings

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Relevance
2
as in describing
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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3
as in pertaining
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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4
as in associating
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relating
  1. describing
  2. pertaining
  3. telling
  4. applying
  5. identifying
  6. connecting
  7. narrating
  8. linking
Verb
  • Di Santo was describing the amount of work needed to gather information to use in carbon reporting, including the need to track the annual mileage of vehicles.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Children's Museum of Indianapolis shared a video to Instagram on Thursday where an employee walks around the museum describing exhibits using niche Gen Z internet slang.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of describing
Verb
  • Indeed, 93% of apparel companies included in the benchmark did not disclose information pertaining to how much has been spent on lobbying.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The case had a historic impact on issues pertaining to racial divisions and domestic violence in American culture.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of pertaining
Verb
  • Known for their viral phone accessories (in particular the Puffer & Social Media Seriously Harms Your Mental Health cases), Urban Sophistication built a cult following by reinterpreting the everyday objects, telling a story behind every design.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This, as a filmmaker telling this particular story, is infinitely more interesting.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of telling
Verb
  • Another resident, Andrew Becker, suggested the city be more ambitious and bold by applying for federal grants for electric vehicle charging stations along the corridor.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Drivers from out of state applying for a California license must pass the knowledge test or take the eLearning course, a no-fail option in which the applicant watches a video and answers questions.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of applying
Verb
  • Based on my experience leading a web design and digital marketing agency, here are my tips for identifying the keywords that can help customers find you.
    Anthony Savino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The labeling process involves identifying and categorizing your thoughts to gain some emotional distance and clarity.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of identifying
Verb
  • The explosions took place around the Plaza of the Three Powers, an iconic square in Brasilia connecting the principal buildings of Brazil’s three branches of federal government.
    Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • If there’s no connecting flight to your destination on the day itself, Korean Air includes a free night’s stay at the five-star Grand Hyatt Incheon.
    MaryLou Costa, contributor, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of connecting
Verb
  • Jason Sudeikis, Bill Hader and Andy Samberg play it straight with Chris Parnell’s voice from above narrating the entire sketch.
    Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For the uninitiated, Smith often walks her followers through her various handmade recipes—narrating with a soft, soothing voice.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of narrating
Verb
  • The emphasis on connectivity between spaces continues in the primary suite, a duplex with an open staircase linking the sleeping accommodation on the upper deck to an equally private office and sitting room on the main deck below.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • During the investigation, Hogan’s head was found in Gein’s house, linking him to her disappearance.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of linking
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