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
Suburban Americans have been slowly moving away from the Republicans over the past 15 years, according to Gallup polling that tracks party affiliation over time.
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Steve Peoples, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect approached the victims and asked for their gang affiliation before producing a firearm and opening fire.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Ortiz-Buenrostro asked two juvenile boys for their gang affiliation, then pulled out a firearm and shot at the victims.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Easter Jeep Safari began without any affiliation to the Jeep brand, organized by local Utahns who wanted an event to gather together and take their Jeeps to the trail.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Steve Peoples, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect approached the victims and asked for their gang affiliation before producing a firearm and opening fire.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Ortiz-Buenrostro asked two juvenile boys for their gang affiliation, then pulled out a firearm and shot at the victims.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Easter Jeep Safari began without any affiliation to the Jeep brand, organized by local Utahns who wanted an event to gather together and take their Jeeps to the trail.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
Noun
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The association backs a bill moving through both chambers at the State Capitol that would enhance the existing law.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some Democrats argue that the cost of ignoring young male voters is higher than the risk of association with Piker.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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If the partnership reaches certain benchmarks, Uber will purchase 40,000 more Rivian vehicles in 2030.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion ‘Was Gonna Eat This Anyway’ Megan Thee Stallion, who was publicly spotted combining Flamin’ Hot Cheetos with actual pickles before the partnership ever came together, is a genuine fan of the product (and flavor).—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The close relationship between Lewandowski and Noem drew scrutiny.—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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As of Saturday, police said the motive and the suspect's relationship to the victim were unknown.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The collaboration integrates drone operations into CommandCentral Aware, allowing dispatchers to deploy drones directly from command centers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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This project is being led by NCDOT in collaboration with the town of Waxhaw.—
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The United States — the world’s first large-scale experiment in a diverse democracy — was built on the conviction that religious difference can be a source of cooperation rather than division.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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But owners of the facilities — Long Shots in Frederick, River Boat on the Potomac and GBoone’s in Boonsboro — said the request was about ensuring the survival of the businesses through cooperation with existing casinos, not by cannibalizing the market.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2026
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The connection between the films goes far beyond the presence of a foundling.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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And all were linked to individuals in Argentina with modest financial backgrounds—a pharmacy employee, a shop worker, a bankrupt businessman—people with no visible connection to multimillion-dollar financial operations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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