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
Opinions vastly differed for respondents based on party affiliation.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2025
Those considering purchasing Tesla vehicles may either be personally concerned about Musk’s political affiliations or worried about reports of attacks and vandalism — which may lead them to reconsider.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
No, Tesla's recent fall from grace is under no uncertain terms the result of its eccentric CEO's affiliation with the President of the United States.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The White House’s claims about Abrego Garcia’s gang affiliation are based mostly on one confidential tip.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2025
Those considering purchasing Tesla vehicles may either be personally concerned about Musk’s political affiliations or worried about reports of attacks and vandalism — which may lead them to reconsider.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
No, Tesla's recent fall from grace is under no uncertain terms the result of its eccentric CEO's affiliation with the President of the United States.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The White House’s claims about Abrego Garcia’s gang affiliation are based mostly on one confidential tip.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
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The Edgar Awards announced the 2025 winners on May 1 The awards honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television The association also gave out a selection of special awards at the ceremony The winners of the 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Awards are here!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In 1955, the San Diego Public Library took over much of the La Jolla collection while leaving the association with its music and arts materials, at which time the association adopted the name Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Michael Williams,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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This new annual honor, created in partnership with The Ray Charles Foundation, recognizes an artist whose creative legacy reflects the visionary innovation of Ray Charles.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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Food businesses of all types have to create and maintain partnerships in a number of areas to stay operational.—
Carey Bringle,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Karen later heads to Athena’s to try to talk her into repairing the relationship, in part because the strife is really getting to Hen.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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While the deal reflects a warmer relationship between the U.S. and the UK, the baseline 10% tariff remaining in effect means Americans are still likely going to pay more for goods from the nation’s ninth largest trading partner.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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But this year’s state budget negotiations are far most complex than usual, given the uncertain future of Medicaid, a federal health care entitlement program run in cooperation with states.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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The city is already home to the International Center for Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression, which supports evidence-gathering and is overseen by the European Union’s judicial cooperation agency, Eurojust.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Keeping that wealth in a trust may do very little to sever the connection between Trump and his riches, though, depending on the exact conditions of the arrangement.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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Diet May Play a Role in Injury Risk The authors noted that a couple of systematic reviews have examined the connection between running injuries and diet.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
9 May 2025
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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