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
Another significant development after my debut was my relationship with my readers.
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Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Jordan: After talking to multiple people familiar with the situation, the best way to describe the Childers-Spire relationship was trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
One came from a precocious history of science concentrator, Xander, who led a chatbot through a Socratic dialogue on the relationship between being and becoming.
—D. Graham Burnett, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
Critical components The exemptions aren’t the first time Beijing has come to the aid of its tech sector, which is starting to enjoy a closer relationship with officialdom after a years-long regulatory crackdown.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Jordan: After talking to multiple people familiar with the situation, the best way to describe the Childers-Spire relationship was trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
One came from a precocious history of science concentrator, Xander, who led a chatbot through a Socratic dialogue on the relationship between being and becoming.
—D. Graham Burnett, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
Critical components The exemptions aren’t the first time Beijing has come to the aid of its tech sector, which is starting to enjoy a closer relationship with officialdom after a years-long regulatory crackdown.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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His physical world might have be restrained, but his imagination and ability to connect with others knew no bounds - Mats found freedom and kinship in the online realm of World of Warcraft, a massive role-playing game that currently hosts over 7 million players.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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There are volunteer opportunities, a teen club, and during the current conflict, the Hesed has become a hub for delivering tons of humanitarian aid, trauma care, and kinship.—
Maria Zimina,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Some students will arrive at college already managing audiences and partnerships.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The hotline came to the county in 2022 in partnership with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to provide 24/7 coverage for all residents in the county.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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Their cultural traditions and deep connection with nature are palpable throughout the region, from traditional reindeer herding practices to Márkanbáiki Sámi open-air museums to their leadership in ethical and sustainable tourism initiatives.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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List key connections from different stages of your career.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Edgar Awards announced the 2025 winners on May 1 The awards honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television The association also gave out a selection of special awards at the ceremony The winners of the 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Awards are here!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In 1955, the San Diego Public Library took over much of the La Jolla collection while leaving the association with its music and arts materials, at which time the association adopted the name Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Michael Williams,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Kate Sullivan and Skylar Woodhouse | Bloomberg President Donald Trump will sign executive orders the White House says will help law enforcement implement his sweeping deportation agenda by cracking down on places that restrict cooperation with immigration enforcement.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Whether or not this particular youth visa scheme materializes, the mere fact of it being openly considered by both sides of the Brexit divide suggests that more cooperation with the EU is becoming more possible.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hutchinson's trial judge rejected that, instead agreeing with two prosecution psychologists and saying that no correlation between Hutchinson's diagnosis and the murders had been established, reported the Lakeland Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Note that the correlation 1D_5D pertains to the relationship between 1D post-earnings returns and subsequent 5D returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Presumptions of guilt based on hyperbolic claims of affiliation with the Communist Party have been replaced by allegations of alignment with Hamas.—
Rick Baldoz,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Researchers at Mass General Brigham, in affiliation with Harvard Medical School, found that the immune system influences stress and fear behaviors by altering how brain cells communicate.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, Trump's trade tariffs, territorial claims, and aggressive rhetoric towards nations like Mexico and Canada aim to project strength and assert dominance, even at the cost of disrupting traditional relations.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Allies had to work behind the scenes to mend relations after the U.S. cut off intelligence sharing and all aid to Ukraine.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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