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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, but there doesn't appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the students' best interests at heart
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Recent Examples of liaison
Medical experts participating in the meeting as liaisons representing major medical groups seemed relieved by the decision to table the question.
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Will Stone, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
As the committee seemed to be leaning toward removing the recommendation for MMRV for the first dose, Jason Goldman, president of the American College of Physicians, who attended the meeting as a liaison, pushed back strongly.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Backup quarterbacks are a fact of life in the NFL, with responsibilities ranging from knowing the playbook despite limited practice time to acting as a liaison between the starter and the rest of the team, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III has said.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Schaffner is still an alternate liaison member of ACIP, and hopes to express his support for universal newborn vaccination at the next meeting.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
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Will Stone, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
As the committee seemed to be leaning toward removing the recommendation for MMRV for the first dose, Jason Goldman, president of the American College of Physicians, who attended the meeting as a liaison, pushed back strongly.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Backup quarterbacks are a fact of life in the NFL, with responsibilities ranging from knowing the playbook despite limited practice time to acting as a liaison between the starter and the rest of the team, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III has said.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Schaffner is still an alternate liaison member of ACIP, and hopes to express his support for universal newborn vaccination at the next meeting.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
Noun
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These pressures not only shape male friendships, but in familial relationships between fathers, sons, and brothers, and how men perceive vulnerability and emotional literacy.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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As much as Jones has tried to downplay it, the relationship between him and Parsons was a notable factor in the sides’ separating.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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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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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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Done right, these collaborations not only generate hype, but pay off.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Outside of the drama, this is a major intergenerational collaboration for the Bronx rappers.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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While it has thus far been signed by nearly 250 arts organizations and hundreds of individuals, major museums are conspicuous by their absence, with signatures predominately coming from arts centers, associations and regional councils.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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The study couldn’t establish cause-and-effect, only associations between these behaviors and sleep.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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The correspondence, delivered through an Emirati intermediary, offered full cooperation if Iran agreed to suspend its nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Delivering food by truck is a time-consuming process requiring coordination with the Israeli authorities and cooperation with local NGOs to distribute the aid within the Strip.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
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The town is notably known for its connection with Mormon fundamentalism and polygamy, along with the neighboring city of Hildale, Utah.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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But experts say there are thought to be multiple causes of autism — primarily genes and environmental exposures — and the science showing a connection between autism and Tylenol is not settled.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
24 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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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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