related
adjective
re·lat·ed
ri-ˈlā-təd 
1
: connected by reason of an established or discoverable relation
2
: connected by common ancestry or sometimes by marriage
3
: having close harmonic connection
—used of tones, chords, or tonalities
relatedly
adverb
relatedness
noun
Examples of related in a Sentence
ancient history and other related subjects
I just found out that my best friend and I are related through distant cousins.
Horses and donkeys are related.
The words “play” and “playful” are related.
Recent Examples on the Web
His longtime aide, Walt Nauta, and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira pleaded not guilty to related charges.
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Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 24 June 2024
The competition show, which originated on Spike TV and eventually made its way to Paramount+, pits tattoo artists against each other with challenges assessing their tattooing and related creative skills.
—EW.com, 22 June 2024
It’s caused by a toxin made by Clostridium botulinum and related bacteria.
—Korin Miller, Health, 22 June 2024
The gates open at 4 p.m. SZA's show isn't until 7:30 p.m., but Summerfest runs from noon to midnight, so related traffic can be expected throughout the day.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
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Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 24 June 2024
The competition show, which originated on Spike TV and eventually made its way to Paramount+, pits tattoo artists against each other with challenges assessing their tattooing and related creative skills.
—EW.com, 22 June 2024
It’s caused by a toxin made by Clostridium botulinum and related bacteria.
—Korin Miller, Health, 22 June 2024
The gates open at 4 p.m. SZA's show isn't until 7:30 p.m., but Summerfest runs from noon to midnight, so related traffic can be expected throughout the day.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/related. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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