1
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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2
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 change was made by the county’s police chiefs’ association, which also includes the county Sheriff’s office, Probation Department, and District Attorney, a DA spokesman told this news organization.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
The goal for throners is to land a partner with clout, so their own image gets a boost by association.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Check your flight status with the FAA before leaving home to see if your flight has been delayed or cancelled, the automobile association said, and stay updated through your airline’s app or alerts.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The Willow Springs community and the various homeowner associations manage about 800 acres of open space.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
The goal for throners is to land a partner with clout, so their own image gets a boost by association.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Check your flight status with the FAA before leaving home to see if your flight has been delayed or cancelled, the automobile association said, and stay updated through your airline’s app or alerts.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The Willow Springs community and the various homeowner associations manage about 800 acres of open space.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
Noun
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The first film out of a 2024 partnership between Amazon MGM and The Wonder Project, Jon Erwin and Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten’s indie studio, to develops series and films rooted in spirituality.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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This sketch essentially spoofs his brand partnerships and bland style.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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This one also features five convenient pockets for ultimate on-the-go organization.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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At the time, his son was the organization’s policy director.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The former Nickelodeon star spoke about the allegedly abusive relationship with her late mother, Debra, throughout her childhood.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pearl explores the relationship between cultural prizes and ideas of nationhood, as well as imposter syndrome and external validation, like MFAs, literary awards, and being seen writing in coffeeshops by and with other writers.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On the partnership side, Lyft executives framed the collaboration as a shift in vehicle economics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, Flores’ time in Miami was marred by criticism about his communication and collaboration skills.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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He was voluntarily committed to a mental health institution after that and prescribed anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, it's also become one of the world's hottest cities for art, design, and architecture—and it's got the institutions to prove it.—
Megan Rose Murray,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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His choice to so closely blend his personality with his career resembles a lyricist writing diaristic songs, encouraging a sense of kinship between him and his audience.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
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Largely transactional, its partnerships are not grounded in moral obligation or historical kinship.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There were no political signs outside the house Friday, and Ross’ political affiliation is unknown.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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The confirmation of Pratt’s political affiliation came as endorsements flowed in from across the country — and not from Democrats, for the most part.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Four other research centers — including the physics center, the chemistry center, the ecology center and the nuclear technology unit — were also affected when two missiles struck the institute.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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Research institutes and private companies are looking to build computers using this approach that can help compute solutions to complex problems, such as drug research and even solving climate change.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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