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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
However, multiple reports indicated that North Carolina’s general manager Michael Lombardi and pro liaison Frantzy Jourdain informed their own team last month that the scouts were banned.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Her young liaison, Alina (Zofia Wichłacz), a student deeply enmeshed in the pro-democratic Solidarity movement, may not be overly concerned with Joan’s comfort given the crisis at hand.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Before his gaze would turn to the heavens, however, Lowell found his initial destiny in Japan and Korea as a sort of cultural liaison.
—Maren Longbella, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
One of Tate's lawyers, Paul Ingrassia, is now a White House liaison at the Department of Justice.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Her young liaison, Alina (Zofia Wichłacz), a student deeply enmeshed in the pro-democratic Solidarity movement, may not be overly concerned with Joan’s comfort given the crisis at hand.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Before his gaze would turn to the heavens, however, Lowell found his initial destiny in Japan and Korea as a sort of cultural liaison.
—Maren Longbella, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
One of Tate's lawyers, Paul Ingrassia, is now a White House liaison at the Department of Justice.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
Noun
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To this end, the Kansas City Election Board has mostly relied on existing relationships with schools, churches and libraries.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Centene and the Neidorffs’ contributions didn’t stop in 2019, nor did their business relationship with the state of California.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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However, both Wright and Burgum insisted its part of a wider, collaborative energy partnership with Europe.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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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
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Writers watching felt some kinship.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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And the set, a collaboration between interior designer Madelynn Hudson and florist Rana Kim, will transport guests from TriBeCa to the verdant Highlands mountains.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The play builds on the decades-long collaboration between Shawn and Gregory, who first worked on Shawn’s play Our Late Night in 1975 and then went on to work on the films My Dinner with Andre, Vanya on 42nd Street and a filmed adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Attention-grabbing highlights of the first season included Land Shark, commercial parodies like Bass-O-Matic and host Richard Pryor’s word association with Chase.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Martinez argued that the state Head Start associations, which filed the lawsuit, required a more sweeping injunction.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now, a few months later, there is another tribute — this bench at the Airport Overlook, paid for in part by victims’ families and with the cooperation of airport officials.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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During a meeting of BRICS Trade Ministers held in May, India pushed for smoother trade flows and called for stronger cooperation among BRICS members.—
Priyanka Salve,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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In recent months, tariffs modestly contributed to the uptick in overall inflation, analysts previously told ABC News, but overall price increases owed largely to a rise in housing and food products with little connection to Trump’s levies.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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For industries that involve high-consideration, expensive purchases like buying a car, finding the right balance between automation and human connection is critical.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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