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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
The findings show associations but cannot explain exactly why these care gaps exist.
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Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The museum association is hoping to solicit most of the funds needed for the $256 million project from donors.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The association represents NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
It has been closed since 2024, when the Camron-Stanford House Preservation Association received notice to discontinue operations after its 20-year lease ended, the association said.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The museum association is hoping to solicit most of the funds needed for the $256 million project from donors.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The association represents NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
It has been closed since 2024, when the Camron-Stanford House Preservation Association received notice to discontinue operations after its 20-year lease ended, the association said.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
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That is why healthcare providers, insurers, and policymakers are beginning to explore ways to integrate nutrition into care —through produce prescriptions, grocery benefits, and partnerships with local food systems.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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This story was originally published by Honolulu Civil Beat and distributed through a partnership with the Associated Press.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Guerrilla groups such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident FARC factions and Venezuelan criminal organizations operate across mining zones, frequently imposing taxes on miners and controlling pits through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The area includes a nearly 4,000-gallon rehabilitation pool and an audio-visual display where visitors can learn more about the organization's rescue efforts.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Seek out relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Warmer air holds more water, and the relationship is exponential, so small increases in temperature can yield huge jumps in rainfall intensity.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Your 11th House of Community gains drive as ambitious Mars enters, energizing ongoing collaborations while uplifting hope for what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Eden au Lac has been a Zürich institution since 1909—a fine figure of a lakeside hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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The cover girl is Ger van Braam, an Indonesian woman who subscribed to The Ladder and sent her picture to the editor in search of kinship.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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An unexpected kinship develops between the would-be forger (Lori Butler, played by Michaela Coel) and the artist (Julian Sklar, played by Ian McKellen).—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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As with all statewide elections, the top two candidates in the June 2 primary, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the November general election.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Commissioners Alexis Pickering and Dave McKinney haven’t run for office in a partisan race or otherwise publicized their party affiliations.—
Mark Dee
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The institute worked in collaboration with researchers from Florida International University and the University of Seville in Spain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Discretionary spending is up, according to credit and debit card data from the institute.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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