as in associated
having a close connection like that between family members
the related fields of anthropology and archaeology
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as in bonded
to form a close personal relationship
she and I relate so well it's almost like we're siblings
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as in described
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
we asked our uncle to relate the story of his visit to communist Russia many years ago
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as in pertained
to have a relation or connection
how does your comment relate to what the rest of us have been talking about for the last hour?
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as in correlated
to think of (something) in combination
most Americans probably relate tea to the United Kingdom and coffee to the U.S.
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Recent Examples of related
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Dec. 2024
Then in 1999, alleging that related terrorist bombings had continued, Russia again invaded in a second war that would flatten capital city Grozny and kill thousands more people.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Jargon and buzzwords: Jargon, much like slang, is terminology that often develops as a kind of short-hand used by members of a group—like computer people talk about RAM, CPU, URLs, and related things.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In response, the board investigated revenue recognition practices, export control policies, the rehiring of employees who had resigned following earlier accounting issues, and disclosure of related party transactions.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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The filing also notes related party transactions involving loans from directors and the parent company, with balances as of October 31, 2024, including a $17,132 loan from Mr. Yitian Xue and a $5,000 loan from Star Success Business, LLC.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Dec. 2024
Then in 1999, alleging that related terrorist bombings had continued, Russia again invaded in a second war that would flatten capital city Grozny and kill thousands more people.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Jargon and buzzwords: Jargon, much like slang, is terminology that often develops as a kind of short-hand used by members of a group—like computer people talk about RAM, CPU, URLs, and related things.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In response, the board investigated revenue recognition practices, export control policies, the rehiring of employees who had resigned following earlier accounting issues, and disclosure of related party transactions.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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Leaders must actively educate themselves about AI terminology and capabilities, identify practical use cases for their organizations, and understand associated risks and ethical considerations.Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Even with the rain and associated road noise (splashing and whatnot), the cabin of the Q6 E-Tron was a serene space.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have described the murder as an act of terrorism, noting a notebook found on Mangione expressing hostility toward the health insurance industry.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those who knew Austin best described a legacy of public service and civil rights advocacy that spanned decades.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The red-and-gold are in the middle of three football games in 11 days, a feat that might be comparable to the singer doing six shows in seven days in Los Angeles in August 2023.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, comparable yields of municipal bonds are currently and should remain, very attractive to investors.Kevin Mahn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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In 1942, the United States had entered the Second World War and was facing the daunting problem of how to move massive amounts of men, munitions, and supplies across the Atlantic Ocean to Britain in the face of Germany's all-out U-boat offensive to sink as much Allied shipping as possible.David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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Topline President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. should seek to gain control of Greenland for national security reasons and threatened to take over the Panama Canal by force, marking the latest in a series of controversial foreign policy remarks Trump has made about allied nations.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This wouldn't be the first time an owner learned their cat's gender was different from what they were originally told.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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We’ve always been told that TV was a business that aimed to create long-running hits!Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The terrorism charge, under New York law, can be applied if the act is intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or influence government policies.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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People want to feel connected to brands, and your story is the key to creating that emotional resonance.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Clients can search by brand and wishlist their favorite products, as well as by location, such as finding a store with connected staff or an independent personal shopper in proximity on a map.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/related. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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