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relation

[ri-ley-shuhn] / rɪˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
connection, family connection
Synonyms
STRONGEST
relationship
STRONG
affiliation affinity alliance association consanguinity kin kindred kinship kinsperson liaison propinquity relative sibling similarity
Antonyms
STRONG
antagonism dissimilarity disunion opposition separation

Example Sentences

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The muted reaction to the new high in West Texas Intermediate oil further shows the change in the markets’ relation to energy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Bush was the only individual charged in relation to events at the funeral home.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Last month, Chelsea admitted to breaching Premier League rules in relation to some £47.5 million of undisclosed payments made under former owner Roman Abramovich.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

An SNP spokesperson said Carragher had been suspended and dropped as a candidate "in light of ongoing allegations regarding the handling of matters within the North Lanarkshire Council SNP group in relation to Jordan Linden".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Alex thought of the man who had been his only relation for as long as he could remember.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz