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Recent Examples of affiliates
CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Cheeks said the network considered several options, including giving time back to affiliates or airing procedural drama repeats in the time slot, before opting for the time buy.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Slide drew attention for moving money through affiliates, a fiscal sleight of hand that could enable home insurers to reap excess profits without running afoul of state law.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The Nation’s members and affiliates through the years have included some of the most influential artists in rap history.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Some insurers like Aetna, Cigna and BCBS affiliates may cover preservation when deemed medically necessary, though coverage varies widely by plan.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
What’s more, the suit alleges that management and company affiliates enriched themselves — through operating fees, development fees, property-management and leasing fees, reimbursements and insider-favoring transactions — while diluting investor equity.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Most markets saw Fox’s Joe Davis and John Smoltz cover the third game of the Yankees-Giants series, although affiliates in the Southeast and the dead center of the country carried the Royals-Braves feed.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
There are more than 600 local NAMI organizations and affiliates across the country, many of which offer free support and education programs.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Cheeks said the network considered several options, including giving time back to affiliates or airing procedural drama repeats in the time slot, before opting for the time buy.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Slide drew attention for moving money through affiliates, a fiscal sleight of hand that could enable home insurers to reap excess profits without running afoul of state law.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The Nation’s members and affiliates through the years have included some of the most influential artists in rap history.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Some insurers like Aetna, Cigna and BCBS affiliates may cover preservation when deemed medically necessary, though coverage varies widely by plan.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
What’s more, the suit alleges that management and company affiliates enriched themselves — through operating fees, development fees, property-management and leasing fees, reimbursements and insider-favoring transactions — while diluting investor equity.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Most markets saw Fox’s Joe Davis and John Smoltz cover the third game of the Yankees-Giants series, although affiliates in the Southeast and the dead center of the country carried the Royals-Braves feed.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliates
Noun
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They’re kept incubated at a lower temperature than human cells — 18 degrees Celsius versus 37 degrees Celsius.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The findings challenge previous assumptions about how the brain integrates new cells and repairs itself.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ash people’s perspective allies them with the group looking to strip-mine Pandora’s resources.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This property’s history represents a rare lineage of design across two distinct chapters.—
Jerald “Coop” Cooper,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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When writing the chapters of DU’s dominance, there must be breathless paragraphs about their resilience and toughness.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Collaboration comes into play internally at Lenzing, as its sustainability team regularly interfaces with a range of departments—from operations and finance to procurement and commercial teams.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Mar. 2026
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Communications are tested so the crew can talk clearly with each other and mission control, and the suit interfaces with Orion are verified so oxygen, cooling and other safety functions will work as intended.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Affiliates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliates. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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