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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
This is due to the cotton plant’s association with transatlantic slave labor.
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Woodstock, New York Woodstock may be best known for its association with the famed 1969 music festival (which actually was held 60 miles away in Bethel), but the town is also a perfect jumping-off point for fall adventures in the Catskills.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
North Dakota and Maine have only 8% of homeowners in fee-charging associations, followed by Rhode Island, South Dakota and Wisconsin at 10%, and Vermont (11%).
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
However, the inaugural festival has quickly gained controversy for its association with Saudi Arabia and the country's authoritarian regime.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Woodstock, New York Woodstock may be best known for its association with the famed 1969 music festival (which actually was held 60 miles away in Bethel), but the town is also a perfect jumping-off point for fall adventures in the Catskills.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
North Dakota and Maine have only 8% of homeowners in fee-charging associations, followed by Rhode Island, South Dakota and Wisconsin at 10%, and Vermont (11%).
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
However, the inaugural festival has quickly gained controversy for its association with Saudi Arabia and the country's authoritarian regime.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
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The leaders and companies that accomplish this will remember 2025-2030 not for jobs lost, but for becoming pioneers of the age of human-AI partnerships, reshaping entire industries.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The building used by ICE is owned by a family partnership whose beneficiaries are not listed publicly.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Like many students waiting outside, Bolin, 25, first discovered Charlie Kirk, the organization’s co-founder, a few years ago when his videos began popping up on her TikTok ‘For You’ page.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The morning kicked off behind the Rose Creek Cottage and was one of many activities hosted by Friends of Rose Creek, an organization aimed at preserving the natural habitat and connecting community members.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Also, like Johnson, the station chief had an unusually friendly relationship with Bukele.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the amphitheater’s good-natured janitor Beppo (Kim Bodnia), Momo’s most meaningful relationship is her friendship with Gino (Araloyin Oshunremi), a teenager working multiple jobs to help his mother Liliana (Jennifer Amaka Pettersson) support his siblings.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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What started as a small collaboration grew into a global movement, now marked each year by millions who wear pink ribbons, participate in walks, and push for advances in research and early detection.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Featuring a wealth of interviews, Joan Bonfill’s intimate and insightful documentary portrait delves into the mysterious chemistry of creative collaboration.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bitcoin is up about 25% this year, rising as more Wall Street institutions embrace the cryptocurrency and global investors begin to view it as a reputable portfolio allocation and not just a quick trading vehicle.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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As part of the deal, all three institutions will aid in the distribution of English-language African films to Francophone territories, while also reversing the flow by introducing French-language African films to English-speaking regions.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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About four months after Auditor Allison Ball sued Beshear's administration over its failure to implement a bill concerning kinship care, a Frankfort judge has tossed out the lawsuit.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Dark Hearts biker gang being targeted by Robbie has its own internal code, rigorously enforcing obedience but also offering members kinship, even a warped kind of mentorship.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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At the hospital, Harrison and Johnson were told once again that their fetus still had a heartbeat and there was nothing the hospital could do because of its Catholic affiliation.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Days after Kirk’s murder, Kimmel remarked on the political affiliation of the killer.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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The institute issued a tsunami warning due to the disturbance, which was later canceled.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Currently, the institute is located with UCI’s museum, at a site on Von Karman Avenue, but it’s expected to move, possibly on campus, when that lease ends.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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