as in partnerships
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the street's shopkeepers have a good business relationship
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Recent Examples of relationships
But workers also have greater opportunities to learn new skills, form additional relationships, and broaden existing networks.
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Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But a state visit, hosted by the monarch with all the bells and whistles aimed at strengthening relationships between the countries, are relatively rare.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The latest show followed Parker, Nixon and Davis' beloved characters, Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes and Charlotte York, respectively, as a group of friends navigating their relationships, careers and friendships in New York City two decades after fans last saw them.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
So when the Sun enters Libra, we’re asked to take the last six months of individual exploration and bring the best of ourselves to our relationships.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
These relationships have become America’s key strategic advantage over China, and perhaps the most important in this regard was to be the one with India.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
The second way of our people is about relationships.
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
From that will come new relationships and possibly new friendships.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Build relationships from your LinkedIn profile.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But a state visit, hosted by the monarch with all the bells and whistles aimed at strengthening relationships between the countries, are relatively rare.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The latest show followed Parker, Nixon and Davis' beloved characters, Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes and Charlotte York, respectively, as a group of friends navigating their relationships, careers and friendships in New York City two decades after fans last saw them.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
So when the Sun enters Libra, we’re asked to take the last six months of individual exploration and bring the best of ourselves to our relationships.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
These relationships have become America’s key strategic advantage over China, and perhaps the most important in this regard was to be the one with India.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
The second way of our people is about relationships.
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
From that will come new relationships and possibly new friendships.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Build relationships from your LinkedIn profile.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationships
Noun
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Rhim was the founder and CEO of The Advisory Collective, a strategic consultancy that helped corporations, brands, and creators in film, streaming, and interactive media develop next-generation business models, commercialization strategies and partnerships.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Beijing has also deepened defense partnerships in its neighborhood, notably making inroads in military sales to Indonesia and Malaysia, a recent Lowy Institute report found.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To redefine masculinity is to break down traditional associations with strength, aggression, and emotional detachment.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Ferguson is now facing consequences for her own associations with Epstein.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, those songs are back with her new album, alongside a slew of new collaborations with superstars like Janet Jackson, Kehlani, Lizzo and plenty more.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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Effective cyber governance necessitates strong public-private collaborations, common norms, and ongoing communication.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Strait of Messina Bridge project will speed travel between the Italian mainland and Sicily and incorporate rail connections to Palermo and Catania, which are being upgraded.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Dating apps taught us that people are swipeable and replaceable, eroding the patience needed for real connections.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following the fatal shooting of the influential conservative activist Kirk, and as the police continue to probe into specific motives of suspect Tyler Robinson, division between those with differing political affiliations seems to be on the rise.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The questionnaire will ask about news sources and political activities but will exclude questions about religious affiliations or political signs.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The recent rupture in relations with India follows breaches with Europe and Canada.—
Vivek Viswanathan,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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The agreement marks a rare success in US-China relations; a delegation of US lawmakers visited Beijing on Sunday, the first such trip since 2019, as the countries look to further stabilize ties.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Relationships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationships. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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