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as in belonging
to be the property of a person or group of persons
the belief that quality medical care is a right that pertains to everyone
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as in relating
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 pertaining
Seven months later, in November, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which called for the Justice Department to make public all its files pertaining to Epstein.
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The company will also release data pertaining to a phase-three trial for its lupus drug litifilimab in the fourth quarter, which should also give Biogen stock more room to run.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Over the decades California has developed laws pertaining to the protection of the state’s diverse environment.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Nine months after the House settlement was approved pertaining to a lawsuit against the NCAA, there is a massive wrinkle to the case that could potentially lead to further disarray around college athletics.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Fire officials did not have information pertaining to the adult’s hospitalization statuses.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Details pertaining to the suspect or their vehicle are yet to be released.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
The information Martin County attorneys are asking to see information pertaining to medications provided to Woods’ through Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Prince Harry's departure from the royal family in 2020 had a new note of finality at the end of September when the Duke of Sussex submitted paperwork pertaining to his travel company, Travalyst.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The company will also release data pertaining to a phase-three trial for its lupus drug litifilimab in the fourth quarter, which should also give Biogen stock more room to run.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Over the decades California has developed laws pertaining to the protection of the state’s diverse environment.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Nine months after the House settlement was approved pertaining to a lawsuit against the NCAA, there is a massive wrinkle to the case that could potentially lead to further disarray around college athletics.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Fire officials did not have information pertaining to the adult’s hospitalization statuses.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Details pertaining to the suspect or their vehicle are yet to be released.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
The information Martin County attorneys are asking to see information pertaining to medications provided to Woods’ through Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Prince Harry's departure from the royal family in 2020 had a new note of finality at the end of September when the Duke of Sussex submitted paperwork pertaining to his travel company, Travalyst.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertaining
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Everything can be connected to belonging, Elmore said, and people have a biological yearning for community and connection with others.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Most of all, life at Kukuiʻula allows residents to experience the feelings of belonging, family togetherness, and ties to nature that permeate Hawaiian culture.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some of them are old systems of knowledge, ways of relating the body to fertility, death, and survival.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Pisces new moon creates opportunities for fulfillment through relating.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The review process is expected to take 18 months and is part of a two-step process, which also includes applying for an operating license.—
Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Girod noted that by applying for relief, Guerra Sandoval was giving the government all her personal information — even fingerprints.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertaining. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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