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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
Federal prosecutors and investigators are seeking records pertaining to more than 125 individuals, one of the sources said.
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The permit exempts SpaceX from having to follow some regulations pertaining to the packaging and labeling of hazardous materials, specifically, the lithium ion batteries that are installed on Starship parts.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Mar. 2026
Some 73% of deals pertained to new media, with digital media and sports the most active segments.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Cummings explained part of his reasoning was that he had already been convicted of other crimes, including burglaries, while Broadnax had no criminal record other than a charge pertaining to marijuana possession.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The permit exempts SpaceX from having to follow some regulations pertaining to the packaging and labeling of hazardous materials, specifically, the lithium ion batteries that are installed on Starship parts.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Mar. 2026
Some 73% of deals pertained to new media, with digital media and sports the most active segments.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Cummings explained part of his reasoning was that he had already been convicted of other crimes, including burglaries, while Broadnax had no criminal record other than a charge pertaining to marijuana possession.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertain
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These costs belong in the same category as headcount, healthcare, and retirement—core operating expenses that enable the business to function.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Small interactions — such as chatting with a barista, a mail carrier or a neighbor — can foster a sense of belonging.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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During the men’s Euros in 2024, police forces reported 351 incidents of domestic abuse as being football-related.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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This album explores nothing less than the cycle of life, as related through changes of season.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Financially Distressed City Law allows home-rule municipalities in the top 5% of tax rates and the bottom 5% of tax income per capita to apply for fiscal relief via a state takeover of finances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The change will not apply to customers who bought tickets before Friday, April 3, the airline said.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shailin managed to refer some families to human-rights groups that advocate for prisoners in Iran.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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For people struggling to locate records, the agency also offers access to research specialists who can help with searches or refer applicants to other archives that may hold relevant documents, some dating back centuries.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Pertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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