Thesaurus results for AFFILIATE

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noun

ə-ˈfi-lē-ət

Definition of affiliate

as in chapter

a local unit of an organization our local Humane Society is an affiliate of a national organization

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Recent Examples of affiliate

Noun

One insurer controlled by Walter, Delaware Life Insurance Company, disclosed earlier this year it and an affiliate were subpoenaed after an internal review revealed some investments were not properly reported. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 From there, a solid start with the Heat’s G League affiliate led to a contract with the Pacers. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

She was also introduced using only Jolie’s surname at a mother-and-daughter brunch hosted in April by the Pearls of Purpose Foundation, a non-profit affiliated with her sorority. — Alessia Ferri, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026 Their bill would allow independents to vote in primary elections without having to affiliate with a party. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for affiliate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliate

Noun

The California chapter denies the allegation and said its opposition to the bill is rooted in concerns about property rights and cultural preservation.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
August is the month for many of our county and state 4-H fairs, and much livestock has a concluding chapter at a local butcher.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of chapter

Noun

Chemical signals then travel between the colonies, allowing the cells to process information and perform logic operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
In essence, these medications – known as PDE-5 inhibitors – work by preventing the breakdown of a signaling molecule, which in turn helps relax smooth muscle cells and dilate blood vessels.

— Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of cell

Verb

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
Authorities are accusing Antonio Hernandez and confederates Ivan Murillo-Hernandez and Alexis Garcia Martinez of ripping off mail from unsuspecting venues with the help of four juveniles, whose names were not released.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024

Definition of confederate

Verb

Filtering transfer fees by age or position is not uncommon, but combining the two and then presenting it as a record feels a bit of a stretch.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Though males are wingless and females can fly short distances, that reproductive efficiency — combined with its tiny size and penchant for hiding in wood — has supercharged a rapid spread across South Africa.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of combine

Verb

In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Ecuador National Police via AP In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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