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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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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
No association was seen between tea consumption and oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancers.
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New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
But the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry, has filed a challenge.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The same month, an association called Northern Man reportedly detained more than 240 immigrants in a joint operation with police.
—Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2024
Her association spent $130,000 on lobbying during the last California legislative session on a handful of bills, including one from Menjivar that would have required a study on the costs of running such facilities.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
But the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry, has filed a challenge.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The same month, an association called Northern Man reportedly detained more than 240 immigrants in a joint operation with police.
—Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2024
Her association spent $130,000 on lobbying during the last California legislative session on a handful of bills, including one from Menjivar that would have required a study on the costs of running such facilities.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
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Offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by wildfires in L.A. County in partnership with 211 LA.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Yoga in the Garden: In partnership with YogaSix Belle Isle, a morning of mindful movement in the serene surroundings of the Exploration Gardens.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Commanders, it must be stressed, are in the first season of what will likely be a years-long rebuild of this organization.David Aldridge, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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While specialists are critical, generalists with deep insights stitch functions together holistically to direct the organization toward complex goals.Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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As 2025 begins, Microsoft faces a more tenuous relationship with artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, which the company has backed to the tune of over $13 billion.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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One way to build partnerships between the government and private companies in this space could be to create relationships similar to that between NASA and SpaceX. As one of NASA’s commercial partners, SpaceX receives both government and private funding to develop technology that NASA can use.Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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With the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia shares with other members a commitment to reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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An exception was his campaign to set up institutions for the exchange of scientific information, which did eventually bear fruit in several countries.Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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The results of the team's analysis revealed that all six individuals were biologically related, with varying degrees of kinship, in a family tree spanning at least four generations.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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If his passions remain separate, a kinship with skilled tradespeople, with people who physically make and do, runs deep.Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Anwar Gargash, a diplomatic adviser to the Emirati president, said recently that the nature of the rebel factions and their past affiliation with Al Qaeda were cause for concern.Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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The organization conducts a report on the religious affiliation of Congress members every two years, researchers said.Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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The institute can operate only in areas under Ukrainian control; KIIS does not survey refugees abroad or those in occupied territories.Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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These institutes have independent hiring authority and significant state funding.Michael Poliakoff, National Review, 29 Dec. 2024
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Sharpen your focus, enhance your connections, and turn disruption into a catalyst for growth.Jeanne M. Stafford, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Globally, women make up 80% of solo travelers — 82% for Intrepid — reflecting a growing desire for meaningful travel that fosters empowerment and connection.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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