1
as in interaction
doings between individuals or groups
relations between the rival newspapers remained friendly despite their competition for the same stories
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as in sex
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 relations
American society and our relations with other societies are driven by the competition/conflict choice.
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.
—Mattia Dognini, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
The concerns over trade relations stem from a history of tariffs, sanctions, and disputes that have strained the ties between the world's two largest economies.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
But really, the show is about the romps and relations between everyone and everyone else’s wife.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The Evolving Role Of PR In B2B Gone are the days when B2B PR primarily meant media relations and crisis management.
—Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In an update on Capcom's investor relations website (spotted by VGC), the company stated its intent to revive its inactive franchises.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Moreover, diplomatic relations with Russia and China are shaped by broader geopolitical dynamics, such as trade policies, military alliances, regional conflicts, and economic competition.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The electric vehicle maker still is shooting for a launch of its cheaper vehicle in the first half of next year and other models later in the year, the bank said after the meeting with investor relations chief Travis Axelrod.
—Rachael Levy, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.
—Mattia Dognini, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
The concerns over trade relations stem from a history of tariffs, sanctions, and disputes that have strained the ties between the world's two largest economies.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
But really, the show is about the romps and relations between everyone and everyone else’s wife.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The Evolving Role Of PR In B2B Gone are the days when B2B PR primarily meant media relations and crisis management.
—Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In an update on Capcom's investor relations website (spotted by VGC), the company stated its intent to revive its inactive franchises.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Moreover, diplomatic relations with Russia and China are shaped by broader geopolitical dynamics, such as trade policies, military alliances, regional conflicts, and economic competition.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The electric vehicle maker still is shooting for a launch of its cheaper vehicle in the first half of next year and other models later in the year, the bank said after the meeting with investor relations chief Travis Axelrod.
—Rachael Levy, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relations
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Its ability to foster meaningful interactions and provide creators with new ways to engage with their audiences cements its place as one of the must-have apps for 2025. 4.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Notably, the amount of social interaction participants had during the day didn’t change their experience of solitude; even people with very social jobs didn’t find solitude more restorative than others.Hannah Singleton, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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The report highlights that the cancer burden is shifting from men to women in the United States — narrowing the gap between the sexes — as well as from older to younger adults.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Carter remained at Maranatha, noting that the congregation’s deacons were divided about evenly between the sexes.Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Womanizer Duo 2 $219 Lovehoney We-Vibe Sync 2 This toy can be worn during intercourse to provide the wearer with both internal and external stimulation.Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
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Vaginal dryness and discomfort Painful intercourse Increased urinary or vaginal infections Loss of bladder tone leading to urinary incontinence Lower libido Bone loss.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relations. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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