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
Priya Bhardwaj 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.
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Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
The law made Indiana the 10th state to allow partisan affiliations in school board races.
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Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The defense lawyers argued that downtown, including K Street, is neutral territory, where members of various gang affiliations regularly crossed paths.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Previous online bullying prompts statement Concern over Annis' previous affiliations are just the tip of the iceberg of how carefully dissected Love Island contestants become.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
And Metropolis is one of the few places in Beirut that gathers people despite their political beliefs, their affiliations, their religion, their whatever.
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Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Of course, Hill's views of employees X and Y would likely depend entirely on their skin colors and political affiliations.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
Responses tend to be heavily partisan, but this month’s report showed sentiment down across all political affiliations.
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Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Broad, flawed indicators like tattoos, clothing, neighborhood affiliations, and even social media photos are often used as evidence—regardless of whether the individual has committed any crime.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
The law made Indiana the 10th state to allow partisan affiliations in school board races.
—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The defense lawyers argued that downtown, including K Street, is neutral territory, where members of various gang affiliations regularly crossed paths.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Previous online bullying prompts statement Concern over Annis' previous affiliations are just the tip of the iceberg of how carefully dissected Love Island contestants become.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
And Metropolis is one of the few places in Beirut that gathers people despite their political beliefs, their affiliations, their religion, their whatever.
—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Of course, Hill's views of employees X and Y would likely depend entirely on their skin colors and political affiliations.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
Responses tend to be heavily partisan, but this month’s report showed sentiment down across all political affiliations.
—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Broad, flawed indicators like tattoos, clothing, neighborhood affiliations, and even social media photos are often used as evidence—regardless of whether the individual has committed any crime.
—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliations
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The grapegrower and winemaker associations argue that bulk wine imports have increased in recent years, hurting the local wine industry.
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More than a dozen national and international journalism associations wrote a joint letter calling on the government to withdraw its case after the men's convictions were upheld by a lower court of appeal in March.
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Rivals with open-platform approaches have to lean into lower price points or less profitable third-party partnerships to offer the same suite of services.
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The pure-hearted chaos of the early seasons now threatens to be leeched by influencers and microcelebrities hunting for brand partnerships and appearances on a variety of spinoff dating shows.
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Uber argued that the attorneys were trying to line their pockets by forcing car-accident victims into predatory relationships with medical providers, while the attorneys accused the rideshare giant of trying to escape accountability by rewriting civil liability laws.
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And many of the gay bar owners have good relationships with each other.
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That includes several collaborations with the Wayans brothers, among them White Chicks and Little Man.
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According to market research firm Meltwater, in the ramp-up to the World Cup, non-sponsor brand collaborations generated nearly double the engagement of official sponsors, reaching roughly 61 million engagements versus just 33 million.
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Commit to the connections that have potential as the Sagittarius moon harmonizes with Saturn.
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After her departure, only Chris Jansing, the veteran anchor who continues to work for MS NOW as a correspondent, will offer similar connections to the past.
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“Affiliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliations. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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