Synonyms of relations

relations

noun

plural of relation

1

as in interaction

doings between individuals or groups

relations between the rival newspapers remained friendly despite their competition for the same stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interaction
• dealings
• commerce
• intercourse
• interrelationship
• companionship
• company
• cross-fertilization
• cross-pollination

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonintercourse

2

as in sex

sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis

a law that prohibits relations between close relatives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sex
• intercourse
• mating
• sexuality
• sexual relations
• commerce
• coupling
• copulation
• sex act
• breeding
• making love
• sexual intercourse
• coition
• coitus
• lovemaking
• getting it on
• congress
• copulating
• fornication
• safe sex
• carnality
• insemination
• dalliance
• hanky-panky
• whoopee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relations

China-Japan relations have come under heavy strain since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament in November last year that Japan could get militarily involved in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. — Anniek Bao,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026

Questions remain over how a citizen of Oman, a country which does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel, was authorized to co-pilot a plane bound for Tel Aviv, despite Israel’s strict security regulations. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Oman does not have diplomatic relations with Israel, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has long-standing guidelines intended to prevent pilots from countries without diplomatic relations from operating flights in the Jewish state. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Dan McKernan, who handled media relations for the event, estimated some 2,000 people attended. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Hurst, a government relations and advocacy manager, has not previously held public office. — Haley Parsley october 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Jobs are now listed for Iowa, though the job responsibilities for a government relations manager still include interfacing with Kentucky's economic development team. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

The timing also suits Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who wants to show good Gulf relations ahead of elections, Maksad said. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Nonprofit leaders are often already navigating board relations, building a healthy culture between associates and assessing areas for growth. — Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing relations

• sexual relations