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related

[ri-ley-tid] / rɪˈleɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
connected, accompanying
Synonyms
STRONGEST
akin analogous associated complementary linked pertinent relevant similar
STRONG
affiliated allied correlated enmeshed interconnected interrelated intertwined interwoven joint like parallel
WEAK
agnate alike cognate concomitant connate connatural consanguine convertible correspondent dependent fraternal germane in the same category in touch with incident interchangeable interdependent knit together mutual of that ilk reciprocal tied-up
Antonyms
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alien dissimilar inappropriate irrelevant unalike unlike unrelated unsuitable
STRONG
different separate
WEAK
disassociated disconnected foreign

Example Sentences

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“Ultimately, such objects may or may not be lawful targets but that must be based on the circumstances related to the military operation and civilian considerations for each object,” Corn said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

However, Alianza Lima later published a statement, also on X, that said: "According to the preliminary information available, the incident is not related to the collapse of walls or structural facilities of the sports complex".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Semiconductors will also be necessary for other related technology, such as user terminals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"Initially there was a lot more weight attached to his comments, whether this was related to tariffs or what happened in Venezuela or in Iran," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Then another, related thought occurred to her: What would it be like to see Miss Charlotte Mortimer again?

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.