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Synonyms

have to do with

Idioms  

  1. Be concerned or associated with; deal with. For example, This book has to do with the divisions within the church. [1100s] For the antonym, see have nothing to do with.

Example Sentences

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While that’s empathetic, what does it have to do with the law?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“What does he have to do with community?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The grooming claims have to do with an uncharitable reading of social media posts that reflect a kind of millennial style of joking among women.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

So what does any of this have to do with peace?

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

“What do your parents have to do with anything?”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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