INTERRELATED Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of interrelated

as in related

having a close or shared relationship It turned out that the problem with the car was caused by two interrelated and expensive issues.

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verb

past tense of interrelate

as in connected

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There are multiple interrelated issues shaping how safe people feel in their communities, even as crime rates decline. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 Shifting gears confidently into the second half of the season, this week’s episode has a more cohesive feel than the show has been able to manage so far, turning a series of interrelated crises into a Magnolia-esque montage of desperation from most of the major characters. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 3 May 2026 Spring Cleaning Promotes Confidence Self-confidence and decisiveness are interrelated and crucial for your well-being. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026 The result of Murakami’s thinking about the cyclical, interrelated influence of art upon itself in different historical eras, spanning east to west and back again, can be seen on the white walls at Perrotin. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interrelated

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Adjective

The issue is that AI technology iterates extremely fast, causing related equipment and computing assets to depreciate rapidly, whereas financing debts are long term, creating a maturity mismatch risk.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Normally, California boasts an agriculture industry with more than 350 commodities that account for over $100 billion in related economic activity.

— Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of related

Verb

Imagine this chain as a string of tiny beads connected together.

— K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
In Washington Park, the original report that 10 people had been shot in the attack grew to 15 over the course of Sunday morning, as authorities connected the incident to people who had self-transported for medical treatment.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of connected

Adjective

The Southwest zone in Option 3 would be similar to its zone in Option 2.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
For instance, a default daily time limit of two hours for users under 18 that can only be lifted by a parent, under the settlement, would drop to one hour If other social media platforms agree to similar terms.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of similar

Verb

The losses linked to the demise of these groups are difficult to quantify, but participants and advocates say the impacts will reverberate across federal agencies for years.

— Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
The new couple—who have been linked since they were photographed together at Coachella—dined around the city, showing off their coordinating couple style.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of linked

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Wedbush's Reese noted that Imax is grouped in with the theatrical exhibition space, which is traditionally a slow-growth, dividend-paying business.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The Governors no longer are grouped with Class 5A sectional nemesis Merrillville, which has ended each of their past three seasons.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of grouped

Verb

The answer is to compete with credible US and allied open weight models, released regularly and backed by procurement incentives or direct lab commitments.

— Mark Minevich, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Another person allied with Bass contacted Fight Agency last month about working for the Bass campaign, Mikail said, which the firm declined.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of allied

Verb

When such plasma is strongly coupled, the dust grains can’t fly past each other instead behave like elastic rubber.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Keep the model layer, retrieval layer, semantic layer and integration layer loosely coupled wherever possible.

— Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of coupled

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Strong privacy policies and proper cyber hygiene are becoming essential components of digital citizenship in the AI era, with the quantum era soon to be conjoined.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Jesibel and Desisia are conjoined from below the sternum to the pelvis; they have been admitted to the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, where a team will assess the feasibility of separation surgery.

— Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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