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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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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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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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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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
Even before the war in Ukraine, relations between these two former antagonists were improving quite well.
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Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Yet this Shelby Sport SUV bears little relation to those classics, despite technically bearing a 1966 model-year designation.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Mezrich’s bankable reputation in Hollywood exists in inverse relation to the critical reception of his books, which have been almost uniformly panned.
—Simon Van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Chinese leaders will also be closely watching how a Trump presidency would handle the war in Ukraine – with Beijing likely wary of him taking steps to mend US relations with Russia and President Vladimir Putin, a critical ally for Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the global stage.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Yet this Shelby Sport SUV bears little relation to those classics, despite technically bearing a 1966 model-year designation.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Mezrich’s bankable reputation in Hollywood exists in inverse relation to the critical reception of his books, which have been almost uniformly panned.
—Simon Van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Chinese leaders will also be closely watching how a Trump presidency would handle the war in Ukraine – with Beijing likely wary of him taking steps to mend US relations with Russia and President Vladimir Putin, a critical ally for Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the global stage.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relation
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However, these are remote and experts say may not be a good substitute for actual human interaction.Sarah Prazmark, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cast of the upcoming adaption has been in Sydney to promote the new film and people online have been praising Slater after his sweet interaction with a fan, with videos posted on X (formerly ) going viral.Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead, they’re usually viewed as close relatives.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Like its relatives in the squash family, pumpkin is a fruit.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its Ibotta Performance Network and maintaining relationships with key partners such as Walmart, Dollar General, and Family Dollar.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Tonight: Explore! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which will turn your attention to your closest relationships.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Society Pass continues to focus on expanding its e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia through acquisitions and strategic partnerships.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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On foreign policy, Yoon — who has worked closely with Washington and Tokyo to solidify security cooperation in the face of North Korean threats — expressed optimism that the three-way partnership will continue to expand under Trump’s government.Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Telogen effluvium is a common cause of temporary hair loss that affects people of all sexes and is often seen in women.Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Both sexes also avoided feeding at dawn and dusk when wolves were out.ByVirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
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Her cousin Derek Daigneault, 29, of Wichita, Kansas, was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for her murder after an investigation that spanned two states, the DA's office said.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The pasta maker, in full sight of the dining room, is a cousin of the family of owners.Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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These folks carried with them a kinship and familiarity with death.Tithi Bhattacharya / Made by History, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus' kinship runs deeper than godmother and goddaughter.Jessica Wang, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024
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The groups pointed out that the study found low IQ associations only at fluoride concentrations more than double those of the current recommendation of 0.7 milligrams per liter.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Relation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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