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
Gideon Yoffe 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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Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 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
Among the respondents with the biggest increases in long-term inflation expectations were those with political affiliations of independent and Republican, Hsu noted.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
People involved in making the decisions for the future of CBS have their own political affiliations.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Block party permits are not intended for private parties or events related to political affiliations, commercial or religious organizations, or for neighbors who host a party on their private property.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Given the candidates’ party affiliations, the primary is expected to function as an elimination round between Musgrove and Bruce-Lane to determine which of the Republicans will face Elliott in November.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The objective was to learn more about shifting trends in how people were using (or not using) social media across all platforms, demographics, and political affiliations.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 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
Among the respondents with the biggest increases in long-term inflation expectations were those with political affiliations of independent and Republican, Hsu noted.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
People involved in making the decisions for the future of CBS have their own political affiliations.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Block party permits are not intended for private parties or events related to political affiliations, commercial or religious organizations, or for neighbors who host a party on their private property.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Given the candidates’ party affiliations, the primary is expected to function as an elimination round between Musgrove and Bruce-Lane to determine which of the Republicans will face Elliott in November.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The objective was to learn more about shifting trends in how people were using (or not using) social media across all platforms, demographics, and political affiliations.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliations
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The march was organized by the Confederation of Chilean Students and supported by other organizations, including the Teachers’ Union, secondary school student associations, and feminist groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Kenjura said neighborhood homeowners’ associations can adopt rules to limit the use of electric mobility devices, but only if the HOA owns and maintains the streets and sidewalks.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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My life, my choices and roles, my skillsets as a producer, director, writer, comic book creator, vodcaster, storyteller of the year, my politics, my company, Color Farm Media, the impact, my partnerships, my collaboration, my future all speaks to this.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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Before he was removed and Britton-Harr returned, Hopes estimated that between lessors, members, trade vendors, and sports team partnerships, there could be $50 million in liabilities.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Thanks to its longstanding relationships, the hotel can arrange for an array of unique experiences in the city and throughout Tuscany, covering topics from food and wine to fashion, art, history, and perfume.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The provision allows certain individuals to reap the kind of benefits that are mostly accrued by large money managers with close relationships to their IPO underwriters.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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And the most successful collaborations often find a blend of both approaches.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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The company has expanded into a lifestyle brand with everything from shoes to wallpaper and collaborations with notable retailers like Target.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Sports Edition is The Athletic’s first-ever game, a daily puzzle designed for players to find connections between 16 words on the game board.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The cells can transmit the information to the brain through nerve connections running through the liver.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Affiliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliations. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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