as in associations
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the Little League team, despite its name, the Northern Dynamites, has no affiliation with the Northern Dynamite Company
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Recent Examples of affiliations
Surfside’s elections are technically nonpartisan, but party affiliations can sometimes influence races.
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Lauren Costantino
march 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Boyde is one of a trio of Americans, of varying political affiliations, that USA TODAY asked about how their lives had changed since the onset of the conflict.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Adam Kadlac 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.
—Adam Kadlac, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The military will now use 31 religious affiliations, down from more than 200, which included many small Protestant denominations as well as identifications for Wiccans, atheists and agnostics.
—Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The legislation now requires federal agencies to screen applicants for ties to countries of concern — China, Russia, Iran and North Korea — with mandatory disclosure of foreign affiliations, pre-award screening, and post-award reporting.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
In January, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion saying the comptroller’s office, which oversees the program, may block schools from participating based on political affiliations.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
That proportion remained constant across ages, education levels, incomes, religions, political affiliations and races.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
People who change their party affiliations, or have changed their names, usually when getting married or divorce, would have to present proof.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Lauren Costantino
march 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Boyde is one of a trio of Americans, of varying political affiliations, that USA TODAY asked about how their lives had changed since the onset of the conflict.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Adam Kadlac 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.
—Adam Kadlac, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The military will now use 31 religious affiliations, down from more than 200, which included many small Protestant denominations as well as identifications for Wiccans, atheists and agnostics.
—Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The legislation now requires federal agencies to screen applicants for ties to countries of concern — China, Russia, Iran and North Korea — with mandatory disclosure of foreign affiliations, pre-award screening, and post-award reporting.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
In January, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion saying the comptroller’s office, which oversees the program, may block schools from participating based on political affiliations.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
That proportion remained constant across ages, education levels, incomes, religions, political affiliations and races.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
People who change their party affiliations, or have changed their names, usually when getting married or divorce, would have to present proof.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliations
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For many viewers, the dog’s reaction felt like a reminder that rescue animals arrive with histories—habits, memories, and sensory associations formed long before adoption.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu is convening a conference of condominium associations from around the city for Wednesday evening to share ideas on what — if anything — the city can do to ease the financial pressure.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine signed 10-year security pacts with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with a UAE agreement expected soon, expanding Kyiv’s Middle Eastern defense partnerships.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The district allocated around $467,000 toward the program transition, including for project staff, curriculum and professional development, marketing and recruiting and community partnerships.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The new adaptation has to figure out how to update the screenplay to avoid the mostly exploitational way such relationships were treated in the dramas of the 1970s.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some young men say early exposure led to compulsive use, affecting relationships and daily life.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Photograph by Rick Kern / Getty Robert Plant will be remembered by most as the enduring voice of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, but in the twenty-first century his output has been shaped by smaller collaborations.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Last year, a team of American and Chinese researchers published an analysis of international research collaborations.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The energy this month is oriented outward, toward your neighborhood, your community, and the connections waiting just outside your comfort zone.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 What connections could help your ideas grow?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Affiliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliations. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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