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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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Meta says it has removed adverts by law firms on its social media platforms which seek clients for future lawsuits related to social media addiction.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Many of these nonprofits are increasingly focused on issues related to climate change.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

At the University of Kansas, Justice Sotomayor discussed a Court decision last year related to the “reasonable suspicion” that federal agents need to question someone they suspect might be in the country illegally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Shareholders have challenged the related party contracts for a decade.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Hey, if you’re not, like, related by blood or anything, does that mean you could date her?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix