1
as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the public television station is producing the series in association with a foundation for the arts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
all associations meeting on town property must be registered with and approved by the registrar's office
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
what's the association between cat hair and my allergic reaction to certain proteins?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of association
The players association and ownership will have to agree, or the league could face a lockout in late October, when the CBA expires.
—
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
For those that are aware of the link, some mistakenly believe that wine is exempt from this association.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In April, the ACLU filed a lawsuit on behalf of parent groups and Head Start associations in Washington state, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The association, an arm of state government, annually awards to developers Idaho’s share of the federal tax credits that provided much of the money to build the New Path apartments in 2018 and an expansion now under construction.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for association
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
For those that are aware of the link, some mistakenly believe that wine is exempt from this association.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In April, the ACLU filed a lawsuit on behalf of parent groups and Head Start associations in Washington state, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The association, an arm of state government, annually awards to developers Idaho’s share of the federal tax credits that provided much of the money to build the New Path apartments in 2018 and an expansion now under construction.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for association
Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
Noun
-
While the final details were still being negotiated, the embassy said the partnership will focus on key technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
-
However, both Wright and Burgum insisted its part of a wider, collaborative energy partnership with Europe.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Pilots allow organizations to learn, adapt, and de-risk before scaling up.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
-
He has been convicted of plotting a coup and taking part in an armed criminal organization, among other serious crimes.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
There’s even some information on various versions of the Thunderbolts and their awkward relationships with the main team.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Kirk was killed while speaking about mass shootings perpetrated by transgender people, and over the weekend, it was revealed that Robinson is in a domestic relationship with a transgender partner, further fueling speculations over the shooter’s motive.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
It was also carried out in collaboration with Professor Hyun-Kon Song’s team at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST).—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
-
Fineman has had a busy fashion week, attending shows for Michael Kors and Khaite, and hosting a party for her collaboration with Mother.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Spanning technology, media, entertainment, cultural institutions and platforms, The Webby 30 highlights the organizations that helped define our digital lives, and in many cases, built the very infrastructure of modern culture online.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Meanwhile, Book said, students at each institution will immediately be able to take courses and pursue programs only available at the other school.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
At first glance, Walden’s paintings of craftsmanship, collage, and kinship evoke the work of the filmmaker Barbara Hammer.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Writers watching felt some kinship.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Nir Kshetri does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
-
Robinson had no party affiliation and didn’t vote in the two most recent elections, voter registration records show.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Robinovitz and Schiller have given a great deal of thought every aspect of each visit to the institute.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Key achievements under Sundance include Smoke Signals becoming the first film written and directed by Native Americans, having originated in the Sundance lab, and then becoming the first Native film to receive a commercial release, according to the institute.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share