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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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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

The growing appeal of energy stocks might also have to do with optimism about traditional energy’s long-term future.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The quality issues are particularly notable, given they have to do with Lululemon’s core leggings franchise, Jefferies analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

And then there’s a set of issues that have to do with who is hired and what kinds of thinking and ideologies are valued at these institutions.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2026

“But what does any of that have to do with spies and MI6?”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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