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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
Billy Ray Cyrus, Christmas in Canaan (2009) Miley Cyrus' dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, will touch your achy breaky heart with this Hallmark Channel film about race relations in Texas, based on Kenny Rogers and Donald Davenport's book by the same name.
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EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
In recent years, four countries in Latin America — Honduras, Panama, the Dominican Republic and El Salvador — cut ties with Taiwan in favor of Beijing, whose one-China principle forces countries to choose between having full diplomatic relations with China or Taiwan.
—CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
The addition of an alumni relations position and more partnerships with alumni affinity groups to support recruitment efforts in diverse communities;
More travel grants for prospective and admitted low-income students to be able to visit Brown’s campus.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But Zelensky’s proposal is somewhat vague and is seen as a starting point for relations with Trump, who last week nominated Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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EW.com, 15 Dec. 2024
In recent years, four countries in Latin America — Honduras, Panama, the Dominican Republic and El Salvador — cut ties with Taiwan in favor of Beijing, whose one-China principle forces countries to choose between having full diplomatic relations with China or Taiwan.
—CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
The addition of an alumni relations position and more partnerships with alumni affinity groups to support recruitment efforts in diverse communities;
More travel grants for prospective and admitted low-income students to be able to visit Brown’s campus.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But Zelensky’s proposal is somewhat vague and is seen as a starting point for relations with Trump, who last week nominated Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relation
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Probst also did his part, getting some of his bite back in interactions with the cast.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Positive interactions with parents, friends, and teachers can help even the most reactive child become less agitated over time.Gail O'Connor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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His problems began more than a decade ago, when he was detained while visiting the home of a relative in a part of Northeast L.A. that has long been controlled by the Avenues gang.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, the unexpected arrival of his eccentric relatives erupts mayhem in the household, sending his plans up in chimney smoke.James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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If his fate is indeed tied to his relationship with Trump, Ishiba may be off to a rocky start.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Herzog spoke with Musk at the request of hostage family members, who believed the world’s wealthiest person would be able to help secure a deal because of his relationship with Trump, CNN reported.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Although some investors were impressed by C3.ai’s partnership with Microsoft, Cramer wondered if the move will actually end up hurting profitability.Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement There were also differences between the sexes, with female mountain lions found to be more active during the day and closer to sunrise.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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This seems to follow a period of deteriorating relations between the sexes in general — young women online regularly proclaim their disdain for men, while many men gravitate toward a media diet that’s laced with misogyny.Allie Volpe, Vox, 2 Dec. 2024
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And when Emem’s cousin tried to speak some truth into him?Jasmine Secrest, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the 26-year-old arrested in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, and Del. Nino Mangione are cousins.Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Her whole foreword centered on kinship and that was so meaningful to me.Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Those include kinship lending, which evaluates microloan borrowers on Indigenous kinship or relationships instead of mainstream risk assessment. Artists who are affected by COVID-19 can apply for an emergency relief grant.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Tensions are running high — a recent homeowners association meeting devolved into shouting and the police had to be called to calm things down.Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Helmut Meissner lives in a nearby neighborhood called Malibu Country Estates and is the homeowners association president.Chris Boyette, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Relation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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