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as in to relate
to have a relation or connection
a person who is an expert in anything pertaining to the history of the American theater
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Recent Examples of pertain
The Russian Side expressed support for stabilising the situation in the region and resolving any issues pertaining to Iran's nuclear programme via political means.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
After more than two years in the dark, court files pertaining to Dallas Barrett’s 2021 death at Whiskey Row bar in downtown Nashville have been made public.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
At the time, Kemosabe Records controlled the promotion, budgets, release, and other factors pertaining to her catalog, which included her first five studio albums from 2010’s Animal through 2023’s Gag Order.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
Kesse credits the break in the case to his own team of investigators and new technology removing previous roadblocks pertaining to evidence.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
After more than two years in the dark, court files pertaining to Dallas Barrett’s 2021 death at Whiskey Row bar in downtown Nashville have been made public.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
At the time, Kemosabe Records controlled the promotion, budgets, release, and other factors pertaining to her catalog, which included her first five studio albums from 2010’s Animal through 2023’s Gag Order.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
Kesse credits the break in the case to his own team of investigators and new technology removing previous roadblocks pertaining to evidence.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertain
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Phillip will be back next week with more stories of belonging and diversity from across the country.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Ancient Eight belong together, even if some programs clearly outstrip the others in terms of resources and basketball upside.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Carroll and Jennifer were reportedly not related, according to ABC11.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Pictures From History/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Advertisement How are earthquakes and volcanoes related?—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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The formula was applied to the target amounts that were distributed in January.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Heat can cause their frames and lenses to weaken and warp, and degrade any coatings applied to your lenses.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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Reports also indicate Kennedy referred lawsuits against Merck, the maker of the only HPV vaccine sold in the U.S., to a law firm that employs his son, and received referral fees for those cases.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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When external pressures arise, refer back to these principles.—
Antoine Andrews,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Pertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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