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.
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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
Earlier this year, Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring mandatory detention for immigrants accused of theft and related crimes – exactly the type of broad enforcement that advocates fear could sweep up child care workers.
—Rachel Cohen, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants Book Buy Now
Read more on Digital transformation or related topics AI and machine learning and Strategy
Ned Calder is a partner at Innosight, the strategy and innovation practice of Huron Consulting Group.
—Shahriar Parvarandeh, Harvard Business Review, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for related
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/related. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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