relationship

noun

ri-ˈlā-shən-ˌship How to pronounce relationship (audio)
Definition of relationshipnext
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 Singer D4vd was back in court Tuesday for a multiday hearing to decide whether there is enough evidence to put him on trial in the killing and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl who authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship. — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026 Now a review of Gates’ dealings with Epstein shows the relationship Buffett distanced himself from was closer than previously known. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 July 2026 The goal is more capacity for work where judgment, creativity and relationships matter most. — Rena Fallstrom, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Since leaving Love Island USA, Nic and Olandria have faced speculation around the authenticity of their relationship, given their private nature. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for relationship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
  1. kinship
  2. partnership
  3. connection
  4. collaboration
  5. association
  6. cooperation
  7. correlation
  8. affiliation
Noun
  • Carlisle and Childers also found a kinship in their studies of Eastern Religion, an exploration that is deeply threaded through the journey of Snipe Hunter.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
  • Genuine kinship, even for a few hours, can feel harder than ever to find.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of kinship
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  • Earlier this year, the club announced a new global partnership with American fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Club names Eli Lilly and Nvidia also have a partnership for AI drug discovery.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Definition of partnership
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  • In parts of the city that have no internet connection, bus drivers are now using walkie-talkies to communicate about where drones are flying.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Mixing archive footage, audio testimony and contemporary filming, the documentary uncovers overlooked connections across the 20th and 21st centuries.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of connection
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  • This partnership marks a historic milestone for the University of California — the first Joint Powers Authority established to operate a new health system and the first collaboration of its kind UC-wide.
    — Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program is a collaboration between the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the state's community college system to provide job-specific training to prospective employees.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of collaboration
Noun
  • This association with high status, as well as a rudimentary analysis of the size of the bones, led archaeologists to conclude that the burial belonged to a man.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • The association, which is headquartered in West Sacramento, consists of 32 churches across five states.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of association
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  • And Tuesday's launch marked a milestone in that cooperation, as NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman became the first with his title to attend a Soyuz launch in eight years.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • The policy also says nothing in it will be construed or applied in a way that violates state or federal law requiring compliance or cooperation with lawful law enforcement activity or lawful requests for information.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of cooperation
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  • Beyond establishing a correlation between aid and degree completion, our analyses suggest that even modest financial aid has a significant lifting effect.
    — Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026
  • Sarkar proved that every quantum operation is associated with a unique set of observable correlations.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • But to witness the evolution of Lander’s affiliations and relationships is to see the profound shift that has occurred inside the Democratic Party, and across American politics in general.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
  • Waddell confirmed to The Athletic that the Blue Jackets have discussed affiliation with both franchises for the 2026-27 season and beyond.
    — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 20 July 2026
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