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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
The association last year weighed the possibility of allowing athletes and coaches to bet on pro sports but decided against that change in the wake of high-profile betting scandals involving NBA and MLB players.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The film is produced by Propagate in association with Fine Point Films, Primary Wave Music, and Polygram Entertainment.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Also, numerous problems with condo ownership – from poor association management to soaring association fees and lender blacklists – may hurt a condo’s appeal.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
Jones is currently the British Phonographic Industry’s (BPI) chief strategy officer, having joined the music trade association — also home of the BRIT Awards and Mercury Prize — in 2020 as director of public affairs.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The film is produced by Propagate in association with Fine Point Films, Primary Wave Music, and Polygram Entertainment.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Also, numerous problems with condo ownership – from poor association management to soaring association fees and lender blacklists – may hurt a condo’s appeal.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
Jones is currently the British Phonographic Industry’s (BPI) chief strategy officer, having joined the music trade association — also home of the BRIT Awards and Mercury Prize — in 2020 as director of public affairs.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
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Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards aim to provide career-defining opportunities for emerging talent by introducing them to the realities of professional filmmaking and equipping them with the tools to advance their work.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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But as Gemini season begins, your partnerships take center stage — conversations, commitments and unexpected developments keep you on your toes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Charles is expected to visit a grassroots community organization, Harlem Grown, which created a sustainable after-school urban farming initiative in an effort to combat food insecurity.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the past decade, the leadership of the Kinahan organization has become rich and cosmopolitan, and their life styles have started to resemble those of international businessmen more than of street hoodlums.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the right’s relationship to gold predates its latest, and loudest, spokesperson.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Her and Alexander's relationship, his crimes and her brave investigative work are all unpeeled in the new docuseries, which hit Netflix on April 29.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Crafted by designer and architect Peter Marino in collaboration with Peter McCoy of McCoy Construction, the entire spread offers a total of 39 bedrooms and 50 full bathrooms, plus another nine powder rooms, across an astonishing 70,000 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, the Hammer Museum hosts free, guided Mindful Awareness Meditations every Thursday in its Billy Wilder Theater, a collaboration with UCLA Mindful.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The announcement is a fork in the road for a Texas institution and also the family whose name has become inseparable from the camp for three generations.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Opening the area for pedestrians would be a boon to the institutions and the local businesses in the area.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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He was warmly welcomed in the chamber, and much of his speech focused on the kinship and history between the US and the UK.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because at its core, this legal drama that revolves around artificial intelligence is actually rooted in the very human impulses of kinship, greed, betrayal, and power.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Of all the competencies required for the role, political affiliation or experience as a television commentator are not high on his list.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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However, the state superintendent is a nonpartisan race, and party affiliations won’t be listed on the ballot.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The gala’s funds support acquisitions of garments and accessories, but also the institute’s reference library, which holds over 800 periodicals and 1,500 designer files pertaining to the history of fashion and clothing, dating back to the sixteenth century.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Warm colors and inviting artwork welcome you to the new institute.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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