pertaining (to)

present participle of pertain (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertaining (to)
concerning
Verb
  • This shortage is especially concerning given Arkansas' diabetes burden.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • With the press world’s help, Omar Jamal was anointed as the authoritative voice on all political issues concerning Minnesota’s Somali community and the Somali population at large in America.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
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“Pertaining (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertaining%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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