1
as in kinship
the fact or state of having something in common
studied the relationship between the phases of the moon and ocean tides
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2
as in partnership
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 relationship
But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Its genetic fingerprints showed up in mammoths from different eras and regions, hinting at a long-term relationship.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
Though the couple keeps their relationship largely private, photos of them have appeared on Efron’s Instagram since 2016.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But the hardest part about filming the first season of Dark Wolf, Kitsch says, is that many of the characters and relationships won’t carry over.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Its genetic fingerprints showed up in mammoths from different eras and regions, hinting at a long-term relationship.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
Though the couple keeps their relationship largely private, photos of them have appeared on Efron’s Instagram since 2016.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But the hardest part about filming the first season of Dark Wolf, Kitsch says, is that many of the characters and relationships won’t carry over.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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That may come from kinship, ownership of assets or government programs that effect such transfers.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
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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This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with KUOW public radio.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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The congregation voted to hand over the deed, property and assets to the Nashville Baptist Association, but with the goal to start over as a replant church in a partnership with Green Hill.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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That creates this connection between the story and the audience.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those ties already give Blair connections to two of the most important countries set to be involved in post-war Gaza, but only if there’s a comprehensive ceasefire.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 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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The company operates these systems under contract with law enforcement agencies, neighborhood associations, and private property owners.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The players’ association and the WNBA agreed to an eight-year agreement in 2020, but the WNBPA voted last eyar to opt out of the agreement early.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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There’s no legal definition of a sanctuary jurisdiction, but the term generally refers to governments with policies limiting cooperation with immigration authorities.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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The deal also includes the cooperation of CINEKITA, one of the region’s top dubbing and subtitling houses, and the Nigerian studio Nile Group, led by Moses Babatope.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For example, the research established only a correlation between pancreatic cancer risk and oral microbes, and further studies are needed to establish a direct cause and effect.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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While there are a handful of studies showing a correlation between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism rates, this does not mean that the drug causes autism.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
30 Sep. 2025
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By political affiliation, 34 percent of Republicans, 50 percent of Democrats and 54 percent of independent voters agree that groceries have become more expensive since September of last year.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Employees laid off may qualify for supplemental unemployment benefits, regardless of union affiliation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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