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
Some of our earliest education in color is through food association.
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Bedatri D. Choudhury, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
State law currently says homeowner associations may charge only for routine maintenance and operational costs.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
And Dallin said his office has shied away from approaching legislators because the money would be earmarked as part of the higher education budget due to its association with the university.
—Jessica Schreifels, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2025
Actually, this is not her first association with Penney’s.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Bedatri D. Choudhury, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
State law currently says homeowner associations may charge only for routine maintenance and operational costs.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
And Dallin said his office has shied away from approaching legislators because the money would be earmarked as part of the higher education budget due to its association with the university.
—Jessica Schreifels, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2025
Actually, this is not her first association with Penney’s.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
Noun
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Some students will arrive at college already managing audiences and partnerships.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The hotline came to the county in 2022 in partnership with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to provide 24/7 coverage for all residents in the county.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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The aim is to ensure that the correct priorities remain visible, resources are appropriately allocated and the organization maintains a steady rhythm.—
Ishita Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The American Chemistry Council, which represents industry, declined to comment on the study but told CNN via email that the organization’s High Phthalates Panel is dedicated to promoting the benefits of high phthalates such as DINP and DIDP.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The complexities of these relationships often serve as a barrier to reporting the abuse to police or seeking proper medical attention due to the fear of public opinion, shame or retribution.—
Samantha Dos Santos,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2025
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The wave of selfies of Francis' open casket highlight the clash between the 2,000-year-old religious institution and modern sensibilities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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More recently, stablecoins have become more appealing to institutions aiming to transfer value, particularly in dollars, across the globe more cheaply and efficiently outside the traditional financial system.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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But in the absence of Valérie and Lucas, Michelle develops a kinship with her best friend’s son, Vincent (Pierre Lottin), who’s fresh out of prison and looking for work.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2025
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Influenced by Charles Darwin’s work on evolution, Maine differentiated between a dynamic West that embraced the rights of individuals and a frozen non-West forever caught in the throes of kinship obligations.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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No, Tesla's recent fall from grace is under no uncertain terms the result of its eccentric CEO's affiliation with the President of the United States.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Musk’s affiliation with Trump and far-right politics has sent Tesla’s reputation cratering.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
23 Apr. 2025
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After pushback from the university — the institute’s projects included work to reduce health care disparities between rural and urban areas — the NIH restored its grant March 29.—
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the creature the institute caught on video was a footlong juvenile.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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At this point, their color is also revealed, showing how difficult the quiz setters expected that set of connections to be.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Their cultural traditions and deep connection with nature are palpable throughout the region, from traditional reindeer herding practices to Márkanbáiki Sámi open-air museums to their leadership in ethical and sustainable tourism initiatives.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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