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as in pertains
to have a relation or connection
list some of the things appertaining to public health
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appertains
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There, the committee’s 21 members will take a final vote to decide whether the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge belongs on the prestigious list.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026 -
However, not every hat belongs in the washing machine.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My question pertains to my vehicle, 2015 Toyota 4Runner.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The database currently includes information that pertains only to people age 65 or older.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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But the story Sorkin relates is really all about the insiders, their privileged lives, their thoughts and actions.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the omniscient, just-the-facts-ma’am narration relates the days and times and events with an efficiency that speaks to us of the unstoppable nature of fate.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But ultrarunning officials worry WADA may not be considering how point two—the ability to cause harm—applies to the unique demands of the sport.—
Dan England,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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Avoiding paying the tax for this season delays when the Magic could get hit with the repeater tax, which applies to teams that have been above the league’s tax line for at least three of the previous four seasons.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The council refers more than half of the reports to local district attorneys, but most take no action.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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When applicants indicate their heating system is not working, the state refers them to the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, which oversees repairs or replacements for eligible families.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Appertains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appertains. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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