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Recent Examples of affiliate
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The Branch County Sheriff's Office says that three people were killed and 12 others were injured in Union City, CBS-affiliate WWMT in Kalamazoo reports.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
His parents met in Berkeley, California, where they were loosely affiliated with the hippie-ish Christian movement known as the Jesus People.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
That led to this past week’s news that Yurtseven, 27, will now attempt his latest comeback with the G League Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the affiliate of the Houston Rockets.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The Branch County Sheriff's Office says that three people were killed and 12 others were injured in Union City, CBS-affiliate WWMT in Kalamazoo reports.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
One of these games, held primarily in a nondescript building in Manhattan’s Kips Bay neighborhood, was affiliated with the Bonanno family, while another, based mainly in Greenwich Village, was connected to the Gambino family, the indictment says.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
His parents met in Berkeley, California, where they were loosely affiliated with the hippie-ish Christian movement known as the Jesus People.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliate
Noun
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With a different school as the backdrop for each chapter, the series probes the ambitions, secrets, and corruptions that fester within institutions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2026
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In chapters set in contemporary times, Cory’s sister Crystal, a detective with the Chicago Police department, gets on the case of the dead boy and learns his older brother committed suicide.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Artificial intelligence tools can be used in clinical processes and decision-making, too, interfacing either directly with patients or with those patients’ care plans.—
Emily Brindley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Through upcoming partnerships, SR2 will interface with traditional performance rights organizations to ensure compatibility with existing industry systems while establishing a framework for the digital era.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition to button cells like this one, soft batteries could also be conceivable in the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In schizophrenia, one type of psychotic disorder, exercise is believed to be neuroprotective, tamping down inflammation in the brain and spurring the release of chemicals that support and maintain brain cell growth.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, there's an awful lot at play in this war in addition to just the tragedy associated with those that are -- those that are dying.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In fact, reducing irrigation frequency and improving drainage is a great chemical-free way to combat weed problems associated with excess soil moisture.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reality-show judges could include Taylor and Travis confederates: Tree Paine, Sabrina Carpenter, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, and Patrick Mahomes.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2025
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Rowling and longtime confederates Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts are exec producing, so she is expected to be involved in the decision-making on the series.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Werner likes to combine these alternatives with sugar-free chia jam.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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East Bungalows boast elevated terraces with hammocks, as well as two twin-sized beds on rollers that can be combined to form a king.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pakistan accuses Afghanistan's Taliban government of harboring militant groups that stage attacks against it and also of allying with its archrival India.—
ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Some of those countries are now reaping consequences of allying with Israel, taking blows from Iranian missiles and drones.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But, for many, what is known for sure is dwarfed by what might possibly hang together.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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Alba’s brother and his wife were also included in a family photo of the gang hanging together for a festive evening out.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Affiliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliate. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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