as in association
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the Little League team, despite its name, the Northern Dynamites, has no affiliation with the Northern Dynamite Company
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Recent Examples of affiliation
More than 12 percent of CrossFit gyms worldwide have canceled their affiliations or closed down entirely over the past year, likely in part as a result of an increase in affiliate fees implemented at the beginning of 2024.
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Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
Since at least 2023, U.S. officials began targeting Venezuelans with tattoos, alleging their affiliation with Tren de Aragua based on the unsubstantiated assumption that the gang identifies itself through tattoos, according to court records.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Oz had previously pretended his mother was dead in order to protect her from the type of blowback that comes with his affiliations.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
To stand out, Mercedes-Benz Places is relying heavily on its brand affiliation.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
Since at least 2023, U.S. officials began targeting Venezuelans with tattoos, alleging their affiliation with Tren de Aragua based on the unsubstantiated assumption that the gang identifies itself through tattoos, according to court records.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Oz had previously pretended his mother was dead in order to protect her from the type of blowback that comes with his affiliations.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
To stand out, Mercedes-Benz Places is relying heavily on its brand affiliation.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
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In town halls and in conversations with community associations across Maryland over the past two years, citizens have expressed concern with the state of our juvenile justice system.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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After speaking to my physician colleagues and hearing their earnest frustrations, there’s no doubt in my mind that the system needs reform and the association’s proposals—which are not insubstantial and would address many of the problems —are a great place to start.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The minimum qualifications for this job are 15 years of progressive leadership experience supporting clients or staff across multiple regions and programs and at least 10 years leading partnerships results at a national scale.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Analysts say the resort will open to Russian tourists first, as evidenced by its booming military and other partnerships with Russia, before eventually opening to Chinese tours.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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The relationship with the United Kingdom is very strong.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The shakeup splits the boys and girls into separate villas for several days, where they're met with a fresh group of Bombshells ready to turn heads, cause drama and put every relationship to the test.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Hours earlier, Iran's government also approved legislation to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, a move that will stymie efforts to assess the damage from U.S. airstrikes and monitor uranium enrichment.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
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In a vote underscoring the tough path ahead, its parliament agreed to fast-track a proposal that would effectively stop the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. watchdog that has monitored the program for years.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Some researchers have reported that ibogaine may be able to help repair areas of the brain by increasing levels of molecules called trophic factors that encourage brain cells to foster new connections, said Kratter, the Stanford researcher.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Your strong connection with Huda was a significant focus this season.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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