1
as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the public television station is producing the series in association with a foundation for the arts
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2
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
all associations meeting on town property must be registered with and approved by the registrar's office
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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
what's the association between cat hair and my allergic reaction to certain proteins?
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Recent Examples of association
For the reception at London’s 180 Strand, the royal wore an olive green suit by Victoria Beckham—another example of her penchant for diplomatic dressing, given the color’s associations with the environment.
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Emily Chan, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Laurent was ordered to pay a symbolic franc to each of the five associations that sued, including Bamba’s Human Rights League, and 4,000 francs (about 1,000 euros today) in damages to cover their legal costs.
—Christopher Clark, The Dial, 13 May 2025
The group is the largest national trade association representing small-business trucking professionals and independent truckers.
—Juan Carlos Chavez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
Right-wing extremist parties and associations have been banned on the state level since World War II.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 12 May 2025
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Emily Chan, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Laurent was ordered to pay a symbolic franc to each of the five associations that sued, including Bamba’s Human Rights League, and 4,000 francs (about 1,000 euros today) in damages to cover their legal costs.
—Christopher Clark, The Dial, 13 May 2025
The group is the largest national trade association representing small-business trucking professionals and independent truckers.
—Juan Carlos Chavez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
Right-wing extremist parties and associations have been banned on the state level since World War II.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
Noun
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The new partnership with Netflix replaces an expiring pact with HBO.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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The partnership culminated in a high-profile Super Bowl spot with Gillis and Post Malone promoting the beer in what turned into one of the big game’s biggest hits.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Kids Quilt Kamp is funded through donations to Calico Cut-Ups Quilt Guild, a 501-C3 non-profit organization.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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This strategy supports organizations in achieving faster innovation cycles and maintaining a competitive edge in their respective industries.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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While their relationship is complicated, to say the least, Serena doesn't want to see June executed.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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This is bewildering to Nick, who has questions about openness, fluidity and relationship labels.—
Jennifer Vineyard,
Flow Space,
20 May 2025
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There's no secret sauce to try and get into the best institutions.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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New training models at institutions like the University of Florida are integrating the clinical and educational worlds for the mutual benefit of both new and experienced nurses.—
Shakira Henderson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Cambridge historian Robert Tombs wrote that if a nation is a people with a sense of kinship, a political identity, and representative institutions, then England may be able to claim to be the oldest nation on Earth.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 May 2025
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An emboldened Trump is instead gravitating toward and seeking to emulate the absolute rulers he’s long praised and found kinship with.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Shasta County’s new elections chief is less than a week into the job and already facing scrutiny for his past job experience, beliefs about election interference and evolving political affiliation.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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Amid the growing concern by leaders across political affiliations regarding declining U.S. birth rates and The Baby Bust, the challenge of determining what to do about it remains.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The collections hold dozens of cookbooks and recipe lists from Jewish communities around the world, including one that traces back to the institute’s roots: the 1938 Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook by Fania Lewando, who ran a vegetarian restaurant in prewar Vilna.—
James Deutsch,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s foreign policy agenda, exemplified by the takeover of institutes like USIP and the US Agency for International Development, signals a sharp turn in US foreign policy from soft to hard power.—
Angela Lederach,
Oc Register,
8 May 2025
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That conversation created a strong personal connection that carried throughout the game.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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This approach builds an emotional connection, making your brand more memorable.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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