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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, but there doesn't appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the students' best interests at heart
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Recent Examples of liaison
Following the incident, Portland Police Department (PPB) liaisons were seen collecting video from witnesses, according to Fox News' Bill Melugin.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Leonard’s uncle and advisor, Dennis Robertson, allegedly acted as a liaison between the Clippers and Aspiration in securing the multi-million-dollar deal.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
The program employs court liaisons who are experts in working with defendants in the competency process and who aim to connect such defendants to care and resources.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Every public school district and charter school operator is required to have a McKinney-Vento liaison on staff who can give students educational stability.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Leonard’s uncle and advisor, Dennis Robertson, allegedly acted as a liaison between the Clippers and Aspiration in securing the multi-million-dollar deal.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
The program employs court liaisons who are experts in working with defendants in the competency process and who aim to connect such defendants to care and resources.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Every public school district and charter school operator is required to have a McKinney-Vento liaison on staff who can give students educational stability.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
Noun
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Jen is also the mother of Cornelia, her daughter from before the relationship.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Her memoir includes reflections on the campaign, insights about her relationship with Biden and his family, and perspectives on key moments during the election.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The organization has a partnership with the nonprofit Allbritton Journalism Institute, which sponsors a multi-year class of 20 fellows who work closely with professional journalists in the newsroom.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Alongside the build of seven Astute class submarines – of which HMS Agamemnon is the sixth – BAE Systems is also constructing four Dreadnought class boats in partnership with the wider Defence Nuclear Enterprise.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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For all the suffering at this table, there’s a redemptive kinship as well, and a recognition that feels like rescue.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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From adjoining lockers to neighboring spots in stretch lines, the two appear to have quickly developed a kinship.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The last issue came out in 1932, under the direction of his wife, Nelly, dedicated to his memory and produced with the collaboration of active and former members of De Stijl.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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Each of them spoke about the importance of innovation and collaboration in order to overcome the most pressing issues facing rural health systems and about the importance of being vocal advocates for accessible and affordable health care.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Politicians toy with those associations in their own cowboy costuming.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Their risk of major depression rose by about 16%, while there was no significant association among men.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The combination of state cooperation and moral leadership has so far helped temper tensions, positioning Memphis as a test case for whether public safety initiatives can coexist with community trust and constitutional limits on federal power.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Today, the Artemis Accords’ 56 signatory nations share a vision for peaceful, sustainable and transparent cooperation in space.—
Kit Bernardi,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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The connection between Roc Nation and Minaj’s album is unclear, as Nicki is signed to Republic Records/Universal Music Group and has no management with Roc Nation.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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While some court documents are sealed, nothing in the public record verifies the gang affiliation DHS cited as the cause for the birthday party raid.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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There is also a small selective effect of religious affiliation, meaning more religious folks are more likely to get married rather than form a casual union.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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