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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
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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
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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?
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Recent Examples of association
Matthew Miller and Matt Greyson will be produce for Zapruder Films, in association with Rhombus Media.
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is a global confederation of journalists’ trade unions and associations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
The latter held Leo in particular high regard thanks to its association with the flooding of the river Nile, as the sun shone close to the constellation as the waterway broke its banks each year, according to EarthSky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Originating in Mexico in the 1960s and hugely popular across the Spanish-speaking world, padel struck him as a compelling commercial proposition for racket-sport associations and American investors.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is a global confederation of journalists’ trade unions and associations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
The latter held Leo in particular high regard thanks to its association with the flooding of the river Nile, as the sun shone close to the constellation as the waterway broke its banks each year, according to EarthSky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Originating in Mexico in the 1960s and hugely popular across the Spanish-speaking world, padel struck him as a compelling commercial proposition for racket-sport associations and American investors.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for association
Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
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Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Wastewater is also reused for irrigation, and the hotel has also started recycling vegetable oils with an organization that transforms the waste into biodiesel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Ready to take your organization up a notch?—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Your co-parent is managing treatment, uncertainty and the very real fear of how this will affect his relationship with his daughter.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Her childhood, family relationships, and upbringing in the South shape her understanding of her identity as a writer and storyteller.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Crucially, Yoriko sees her process as a three-way collaboration between herself, the subject and the material, especially the wood — an approach that couldn’t be more different from the (mostly male) great artist-genius stereotype usually peddled in films.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Set to unspool on May 14 at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film and staged in collaboration with the Fantastic Pavilion, the Showcase has established itself as a pivotal platform for the international exposure of horror, fantasy, and science fiction films hailing from Ibero-America.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Richards’s personal experience and his years with the Fortune Society had given him the necessary credibility, with both activists and institutions, to help win commitment for the committee’s vision.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The coalition says members have asserted that America is specifically a Judeo-Christian or Christian nation and notes that most commission meetings took place at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, an institution with Christian leadership.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Their big families, Catholic education, and backgrounds that were far from flush helped build the kinship.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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He was warmly welcomed in the chamber, and much of his speech focused on the kinship and history between the US and the UK.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under California’s primary system, the top two finishers advance to the November general election regardless of party affiliation.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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The top two vote getters in the June 2 primary, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election in November.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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For something more philosophical, Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, has been operating since 1962 as a holistic retreat and nonprofit educational institute inspired by the human potential movement.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Other passengers of the airplane will be contacted by health authorities and will be provided guidance based on their seat location and the extent of their contact with the infected person, according to the institute.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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