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as in relates
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 pertains
Minnesota's lawsuit pertains to a bulk of the money stuck in deferral.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Family care pertains to children as well as helping aging parents.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The complaint also argued that Section 122, which pertains to balance-of-payments issues, does not imbue the Commander in Chief with authority to impose tariffs under the current circumstances.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The process also requires the Senate parliamentarian to rule that the legislation pertains to the budget.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Much of the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny’s impending Super Bowl performance pertains to him singing exclusively in Spanish.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Kirt said the measure pertains to the fundamental way the Oklahoma Insurance Department deals with rate increases.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 30 Jan. 2026
One possibly surprising difference across various models pertains to the bottom drawer.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Juliana Kim, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Family care pertains to children as well as helping aging parents.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The complaint also argued that Section 122, which pertains to balance-of-payments issues, does not imbue the Commander in Chief with authority to impose tariffs under the current circumstances.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The process also requires the Senate parliamentarian to rule that the legislation pertains to the budget.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Much of the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny’s impending Super Bowl performance pertains to him singing exclusively in Spanish.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Kirt said the measure pertains to the fundamental way the Oklahoma Insurance Department deals with rate increases.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 30 Jan. 2026
One possibly surprising difference across various models pertains to the bottom drawer.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertains
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Despite the Reina Sofía’s many refusals to lend the work to various institutions around the world, its rebuff of the Guggenheim’s request carries a particular sting because the Basque Country has long held that the painting belongs in the place where the depicted tragedy occurred.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the Final Four next weekend, that role belongs, improbably, to Illinois.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Considered narrowly, statesmanship relates primarily to politics and government.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lovely little formula called the small-angle approximation that relates the two.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bill only applies to social media platforms with $1 billion or more in annual advertising revenue, a pool that includes other social media giants such as YouTube and TikTok but may not capture other popular platforms like Discord, which is widely used by gamers.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The overtime deduction applies to compensation covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the state grapples with severe housing shortages, Newsom gave the coastal San Mateo County city, and 14 others, 30 days to respond to the notices before the state refers their cases to the attorney general for potential legal action.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Pertains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertains. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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