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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
Our association’s mission is to protect property rights and promote the dream of homeownership for all.
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Renee Clark, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
The proposal has the backing of the Modern Skies Coalition, a collection of groups that includes the trade association for the major airlines, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and others.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 27 June 2025
The Condor Squadron association will do a flyover at about 5:50 p.m., coming from the direction of Newport Beach.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
But any loose association of two or more people is enough, like Combs’ entourage, Rahami said.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Renee Clark, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
The proposal has the backing of the Modern Skies Coalition, a collection of groups that includes the trade association for the major airlines, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and others.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 27 June 2025
The Condor Squadron association will do a flyover at about 5:50 p.m., coming from the direction of Newport Beach.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
But any loose association of two or more people is enough, like Combs’ entourage, Rahami said.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
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Hurtigruten is also justifiably proud of its environmental initiatives, including zero food waste, single-use plastic, partnerships with local food suppliers and excursion operators, and use of sustainable biofuels.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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The promotional effort is part of Netflix’s ongoing push into advertising and commercial partnerships.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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It also is used in Europe in general, in different organizations like police, like border control.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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The tramway building is home to 14 organizations and has been a hub for nonprofits since the 1990s.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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The Virginia rap duo recently shared their feelings on the production duo’s breakup and the relationship between the two collectives.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2025
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The relationship with the United Kingdom is very strong.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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That trend accelerated after World War II, driven by a combination of new military technologies and evolving global institutions.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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As the volume and complexity of academic content continue to grow, consider how your institution can best utilize academic transcription to stay innovative and make meaningful contributions to the global knowledge economy.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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An important aspect of the kinship between Irish and Black American culture is the spirit of subversion and play that arises because of this simultaneous dependence and antagonism.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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So, what’s the cultural and musical kinship between Euro (and Italo) Disco and Quebec?—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2025
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Regardless of political affiliation, the pattern is clear: When a leader is surrounded only by voices that reinforce a personal narrative, and dissent is punished or ignored, the consequences reach far beyond one office or institution.—
Oscar Chavez-Arrieta,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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More than 200 Venezuelan nationals accused of gang affiliations were transferred to El Salvador, where they were imprisoned in the country's high-security mega-prison.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Stringer/Getty Images There are 59 active conflicts between nation states, an increase from last year and the most since World War II, according to the institute's 2025 Global Peace Index.—
Daniel Bush,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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For teachers, Brazil also launched a series of immersion retreats on the Paideia proposal in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, as well as a graduate institute at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, N.M.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Rahal’s Deep Connections To Mid-Ohio But Rahal’s connection with Mid-Ohio was deeper at personal.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Some researchers have reported that ibogaine may be able to help repair areas of the brain by increasing levels of molecules called trophic factors that encourage brain cells to foster new connections, said Kratter, the Stanford researcher.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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