1
as in interaction
relations plural
doings between individuals or groups
relations between the rival newspapers remained friendly despite their competition for the same stories
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Relevance
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2
as in relative
a person connected with another by blood or marriage
he and I are relations on my mother's side
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3
as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
there's no relation between you losing your favorite baseball hat and your team losing the game
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4
as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
our intramural baseball team had a relation with the other baseball teams in the area
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5
as in sex
relations plural
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 relation
Sat beside Trump at the Oval Office, Netanyahu touted a Libya-style nuclear deal between the US and Iran, which in 2003 dismantled the North African nation’s nuclear program in the hopes of ushering in a new era of relations with the US after its two-decade oil embargo on Muammar Qaddafi’s regime.
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men's Health, Complex…
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—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
The statement on Kayhan's provocative rhetoric underscores growing concerns over the direction of U.S.-Iran relations and the impact of such rhetoric on potential future negotiations.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Waging war on Denmark is wrong and will damage U.S. defense and foreign relations for decades
We Americans should be ashamed of ourselves and of our government.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men's Health, Complex…
Read More
Read More On:
Home Design
New York
Real Estate
Like this article?
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
The statement on Kayhan's provocative rhetoric underscores growing concerns over the direction of U.S.-Iran relations and the impact of such rhetoric on potential future negotiations.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Waging war on Denmark is wrong and will damage U.S. defense and foreign relations for decades
We Americans should be ashamed of ourselves and of our government.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relation
Noun
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This volatile geological region is formed by the movement and interaction of tectonic plates, especially subduction zones, where one plate is forced beneath another.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Nathan was diagnosed with Asperger's -- part of a broader diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, which can lead to difficulty with social interactions and communication skills.—
Audrey Karnan,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The house, largely untouched since the 1960s, served as a storage repository for many O'Connor relatives.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Anger of Men (Unleashed On Women) After decades where the world focused on helping women and girls rise to a level of equality with men, there is an urgent need to pay more attention to the suffering and relative falling behind of men and boys.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In today’s digital-first landscape, social media plays a critical role in shaping audience engagement, brand perception and customer relationships.—
Kurt Allen,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Has a wedding come between your relationship with a loved one?—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The platform has also formed strategic partnerships with third-party security firms to fortify its systems.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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As a social media powerhouse, Watanabe is a notable influencer in the fashion and beauty space, having signed global partnerships with brands like Adidas x Ivy Park, Gap, Savage X Fenty, Fendi, and Hugo Boss.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Raising awareness and accepting that autistic children of both sexes should be allowed special accommodations at school, such as taking tests in a separate room or wearing headphones.—
Matt Villano,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The changes came after President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring that the U.S. government would only recognize two unchangeable sexes, male and female.—
Kaitlyn Schwanemann,
NBC news,
31 Mar. 2025
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The bride’s cousin, Caroline Kennedy, served as maid of honor.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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But if someone’s cousin, former coworker or college roommate slid their name into the recruiter’s inbox, that person just leaped ahead of the pile.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Firefly is happy to be part of this exploration wave and feels a kinship with the other companies involved, Allensworth said.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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David Lowery takes the few elements that worked—mainly the special kinship between a boy and a dragon—and injects his own unique vision into the proceedings.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Relation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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