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
People registering to vote in Florida, or changing their party affiliation, address or names will have to prove their citizenship.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
In Texas, municipal elections are nonpartisan, so candidates do not declare affiliation to a particular political party.
—Angela Mathew, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
Last week, the Defense secretary ordered that chaplains will no longer wear their rank insignia, but rather show insignia that reflects their religious affiliation.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2026
Per the filing, Hernandez denied the affiliation and was detained while his family was allowed to head to Utah.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
In Texas, municipal elections are nonpartisan, so candidates do not declare affiliation to a particular political party.
—Angela Mathew, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
Last week, the Defense secretary ordered that chaplains will no longer wear their rank insignia, but rather show insignia that reflects their religious affiliation.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2026
Per the filing, Hernandez denied the affiliation and was detained while his family was allowed to head to Utah.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
Noun
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As a result, religious – and specifically Catholic – leaders suspected an association between the philosophically consistent Illuminati and Freemasons.—
Derek Arnold,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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So, while the findings are compelling, they should be interpreted as an association rather than proof that choosing passive activities directly leads to dementia.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The partnership centers on the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix (May 9-10) and the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), with BTA branding on the team’s F50 catamaran plus destination content across digital platforms, and prominence during race-week events.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Seek out relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Warmer air holds more water, and the relationship is exponential, so small increases in temperature can yield huge jumps in rainfall intensity.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The recent visit builds on a collaboration with Miami Lighthouse.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Choose cooperation over speed and pressure.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Evidence withheld from defense According to the complaint, Von Zamft did not disclose cooperation letters regarding Tricia Geter, Smith’s ex-girlfriend and a key witness in the case.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Longtime volunteer Jill Harris says Berman makes sure each bunny gets a good home, and the adopting family has a good connection.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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For comparison, Wired notes that dial-up connections operate at a minimum of 20,000 bits per second.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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