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verb

past tense of relate
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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 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
Adjective
The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and market reach, with ongoing regulatory and development efforts for its robotic magnetic navigation systems and related devices. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025 These numbers include data centers as well as web hosting and a few other related fields. Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 That resiliency, and the business’ positive cash flow, could make Genius a buyer as related businesses suffer. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Normally the remote operator would handle everything, but since this vehicle wasn’t completely outfitted with all the related technology, an on-board person sat behind the wheel operating the directional signal and gear shift at Nossokoff’s command. Ed Garsten, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for related
Recent Examples of Synonyms for related
Adjective
  • Buttons provide basic access to a tuner and a looper, though the associated app unlocks more complex options.
    Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Smart contracts automate routine tasks such as compliance checks and transaction settlements, reducing administrative burdens and associated costs.
    Geoff Ira, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • While the orchid was first collected in 2009, it was officially described just this year by Farminhão and his colleagues.
    Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Preparing for an economic downturn is comparable to training before a major competition.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • However, my private insurance is about $140 per month and is comparable to what my coverage was in the U.S.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Campobasso suffered Nazi bombardment as the Germans sought to counter the Allied advance northward to Monte Cassino in the fall of 1943.
    Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Fabian Sommer | Picture Alliance | Getty Images BERLIN — The Christian Democratic Union and the allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election on Sunday, according to exit polls from German broadcaster ZDF.
    Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Understanding The Regulatory Landscape In markets influenced by scientific and technological developments, many products, especially those applied in healthcare and agriculture, must undergo rigorous regulatory scrutiny to ensure safety and efficacy.
    Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Located at 533 West 19th Street, the new, two-story location is adjacent to Zwirner’s two connected 19th Street spaces and a block away from its West 20th Street gallery.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • This involvement makes employees feel more connected in the organization's success.
    Edward DeAngelis, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/related. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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