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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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
Their lives and relationships are more than political statements — these are humans with bodies just as susceptible to illness and depression.
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Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
If recent reports about King Charles and Prince William’s relationship are to be believed, this could put even more on a strain on the two royals who are the face of the British monarchy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
Smith’s relationship has been in the spotlight since going public earlier this year.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
All of Duterte’s experiences working with other artists greatly impacted her relationship to her own work.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
If recent reports about King Charles and Prince William’s relationship are to be believed, this could put even more on a strain on the two royals who are the face of the British monarchy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
Smith’s relationship has been in the spotlight since going public earlier this year.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
All of Duterte’s experiences working with other artists greatly impacted her relationship to her own work.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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At first glance, Walden’s paintings of craftsmanship, collage, and kinship evoke the work of the filmmaker Barbara Hammer.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Writers watching felt some kinship.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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While the final details were still being negotiated, the embassy said the partnership will focus on key technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, both Wright and Burgum insisted its part of a wider, collaborative energy partnership with Europe.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In recent months, tariffs modestly contributed to the uptick in overall inflation, analysts previously told ABC News, but overall price increases owed largely to a rise in housing and food products with little connection to Trump’s levies.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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For industries that involve high-consideration, expensive purchases like buying a car, finding the right balance between automation and human connection is critical.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the set, a collaboration between interior designer Madelynn Hudson and florist Rana Kim, will transport guests from TriBeCa to the verdant Highlands mountains.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The play builds on the decades-long collaboration between Shawn and Gregory, who first worked on Shawn’s play Our Late Night in 1975 and then went on to work on the films My Dinner with Andre, Vanya on 42nd Street and a filmed adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Attention-grabbing highlights of the first season included Land Shark, commercial parodies like Bass-O-Matic and host Richard Pryor’s word association with Chase.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Martinez argued that the state Head Start associations, which filed the lawsuit, required a more sweeping injunction.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now, a few months later, there is another tribute — this bench at the Airport Overlook, paid for in part by victims’ families and with the cooperation of airport officials.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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During a meeting of BRICS Trade Ministers held in May, India pushed for smoother trade flows and called for stronger cooperation among BRICS members.—
Priyanka Salve,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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There isn’t a great correlation between the players’ ranking today and their draft slot.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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This bookend is a recent cornerstone when seeking a correlation between TSI and earth’s temperature.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nir Kshetri does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Robinson had no party affiliation and didn’t vote in the two most recent elections, voter registration records show.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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