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as in partnerships
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 organizations
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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Recent Examples of associations
Condos are particularly tough for builders to invest in because California law allows homeowners associations, or HOAs, to sue developers for construction defects for up to 10 years after a building is completed.
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Perkin was an award-winning artist and a member of many art associations, Keto said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Many cities and homeowner associations have regulations that restrict grass height to 8 or 10 inches.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Tocqueville was struck not only by Americans’ individualism, but also by their seemingly limitless capacity for forming associations—political, civic, religious, and social.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
But at a time when Silicon Valley is currently abuzz about orbital data centers and ocean-going AI data centers, data center nodes embedded in suburbia may stand on more solid footing—at least until homeowner associations catch wind of them.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is a global confederation of journalists’ trade unions and associations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
Previous research has hinted at these associations, but studies are small and often have short follow-up periods.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 May 2026
Originating in Mexico in the 1960s and hugely popular across the Spanish-speaking world, padel struck him as a compelling commercial proposition for racket-sport associations and American investors.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Perkin was an award-winning artist and a member of many art associations, Keto said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Many cities and homeowner associations have regulations that restrict grass height to 8 or 10 inches.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Tocqueville was struck not only by Americans’ individualism, but also by their seemingly limitless capacity for forming associations—political, civic, religious, and social.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
But at a time when Silicon Valley is currently abuzz about orbital data centers and ocean-going AI data centers, data center nodes embedded in suburbia may stand on more solid footing—at least until homeowner associations catch wind of them.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is a global confederation of journalists’ trade unions and associations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
Previous research has hinted at these associations, but studies are small and often have short follow-up periods.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 May 2026
Originating in Mexico in the 1960s and hugely popular across the Spanish-speaking world, padel struck him as a compelling commercial proposition for racket-sport associations and American investors.
—Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
Noun
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Taking partnerships and brand deals was not an easy decision, but one that makes her work sustainable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Unlike the public-private partnerships other presidential foundations have with the federal agency to administer presidential libraries on site, Obama signed an alternative agreement to digitize and display some of his presidential records instead.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Others point to existing armed or semi-organized anti-regime groups, including Kurdish organizations, Baloch insurgent networks and underground resistance cells operating inside Iran.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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As part of a long-standing initiative to grow local philanthropy, Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving challenge that encourages the generosity of small and large donations to the organizations that provide support for the area’s most vulnerable communities.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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If deadlines clash, broker a simple trade, document it carefully, and share the update with the team, because transparent agreements protect both relationships and results.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Forefront has built that value proposition on the foundation of relationships with carriers, with shippers, and within the team itself.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Researchers from Harvard and other institutions recently published a study in the journal Nature Communications that suggests those who live near nuclear power plants may be at higher risk for cancer.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Richards’s personal experience and his years with the Fortune Society had given him the necessary credibility, with both activists and institutions, to help win commitment for the committee’s vision.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The objective was to learn more about shifting trends in how people were using (or not using) social media across all platforms, demographics, and political affiliations.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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Aditya Simha does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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And if societies don't have the will to defend themselves, they'll be overtaken by the Barbarians.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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School groups and paranormal activity societies have also toured the space in the past, Fulmer said, with one group of Fort Osage students even using the mansion to film a video project.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Instead, the exhibition positioned it as a living object—one that continues to evolve through contemporary collaborations and savoir-faire.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Scentbird’s extensive assortment of more than 1,000 fragrances on the platform has included luxury brands such as Creed, Parfums de Marly and Ex Nihilo — and collaborations with retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The new recommendation differs from the other institutes like the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American College of Radiology/Society of Breast Imaging, which call for annual mammography screenings, typically starting at age 40.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Lumai has made the Nova server available for evaluation to hyperscalers, neo-clouds, enterprises, and research institutes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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