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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The conglomerate has expanded its portfolio into battery-electric larger machines, trolley systems, and related infrastructure.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Since the 2022 Games in Beijing, the Chinese government announced that around 313 million people had taken up ice and snow sports, or related leisure activities.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
There is an urgent need to create a legal framework so that AI can coexist with the work of artists and respect for copyright and related rights.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
When looking at patient care and related operations, 45 hospitals lost money, and only 28 made 4% or more, which the Colorado Hospital Association considers a sustainable profit margin.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Since the 2022 Games in Beijing, the Chinese government announced that around 313 million people had taken up ice and snow sports, or related leisure activities.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
There is an urgent need to create a legal framework so that AI can coexist with the work of artists and respect for copyright and related rights.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
When looking at patient care and related operations, 45 hospitals lost money, and only 28 made 4% or more, which the Colorado Hospital Association considers a sustainable profit margin.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Related.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/related. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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