1
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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Relevance
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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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3
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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4
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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5
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
Under Ishiba's administration, Sino-Japanese relations have warmed slightly.
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Robert Ward, NPR, 27 May 2025
More: Dismantling agencies and firing workers: How Trump is redefining relations with Congress and courts
Frustrated with unfavorable court decisions, the administration has taken an increasingly hostile stance to the federal bench.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 May 2025
But before the summer was over, the other hero of the tale would prove to be the reconciliation process that was making the legislative win possible — a process with its origins in quite a different era of relations between Congress and the president.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 17 May 2025
Trans Canada Image Among the many issues now mired in the troubled relations between Canada and the United States is the renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Robert Ward, NPR, 27 May 2025
More: Dismantling agencies and firing workers: How Trump is redefining relations with Congress and courts
Frustrated with unfavorable court decisions, the administration has taken an increasingly hostile stance to the federal bench.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 May 2025
But before the summer was over, the other hero of the tale would prove to be the reconciliation process that was making the legislative win possible — a process with its origins in quite a different era of relations between Congress and the president.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 17 May 2025
Trans Canada Image Among the many issues now mired in the troubled relations between Canada and the United States is the renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
—Ian Austen, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relation
Noun
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Consult with your healthcare provider to ensure adequate zinc intake and to effectively manage any potential interactions.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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While maintaining a standardized approach ensures efficiency, tailoring interactions to meet the unique needs of each market fosters stronger connections.—
Shirin Ali,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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As the state on Thursday summed up the brutal details that made up the prosecution’s case, a relative walked out of the courtroom with a loud scream, causing Petrone to tell the jury to ignore the outburst.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Steinwald flew to Chile first to meet distant relatives for the first time.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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Brands that establish relationships with AI platforms and optimize their product data now will be positioned to scale when advertising inventory becomes widely available.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The full moon in your sign on the 12th should illuminate any relationships that may need to evolve, change, or end in your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The celebration, which was held in partnership with Destination DC, took place at the Southern restaurant Succotash, less than a mile away from the White House.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 June 2025
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As part of its initiative to regain cultural relevance, the brand has unveiled a partnership with Brazilian DJ and producer Vintage Culture, launching an exclusive capsule collection and naming him a global ambassador.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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The reality, however, looks a lot different: People of all ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and sexes can and do develop them.—
Amy Norton,
SELF,
27 May 2025
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Rates for other sexes or gender identities are not available because that information is not included on death certificates, according to the state health department.—
Erica Zurek,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Each was also fairly hearty, though a bit less than the calorie count from its more sophisticated and more expensive cousin, HelloFresh.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
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Grass was in Carpentersville to visit her grandparents and to go to her cousin’s choir concert.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Noun
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In October 2020, Maje was sentenced to 22 years in prison for murder with the aggravating circumstance of kinship.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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No one can ever sever the bond of kinship between us, and no one can ever stop China's reunification, a trend of the times.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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So, in February 1900, when MTV’s football players moved to start playing competitive games and indicated their desire to join the local football association, their fellow members were aghast.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Elevated mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and rising housing costs—including homeowners association fees and home insurance premiums—have pushed many prospective buyers to the sidelines, dampening demand.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Relation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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