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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
Someone affiliated with national and state tax associations – with acronyms like AICPA, NAEA, NATP, NSA or NSTP – is a great sign.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The news was celebrated by hundreds of migrant rights groups and prominent Catholic associations who had campaigned and obtained 700,000 signatures for a similar initiative that was admitted for debate in Congress in 2024 but was unlikely to get enough votes to pass.
—Renata Brito, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
As expected, the study did not find associations with dementia or cognition for low-stage CTE.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Local wedding associations and hospitality groups often recommend club venues for couples prioritizing service consistency and elevated dining experiences.
—Anton Lucanus, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Some are supplemented by outside sources, like athletic associations, or paid for by fees.
—Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Wyatt advised political figures, sat on business boards, helped lead professional associations and made cultural preservation one of his ongoing crusades.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The researchers did not find any clear associations between the respondents’ political ideology and their answers to the questions.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
Judicial deference is essential, enabling boards to govern their associations without being sued any time a neighbor disagrees.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The news was celebrated by hundreds of migrant rights groups and prominent Catholic associations who had campaigned and obtained 700,000 signatures for a similar initiative that was admitted for debate in Congress in 2024 but was unlikely to get enough votes to pass.
—Renata Brito, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
As expected, the study did not find associations with dementia or cognition for low-stage CTE.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Local wedding associations and hospitality groups often recommend club venues for couples prioritizing service consistency and elevated dining experiences.
—Anton Lucanus, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Some are supplemented by outside sources, like athletic associations, or paid for by fees.
—Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Wyatt advised political figures, sat on business boards, helped lead professional associations and made cultural preservation one of his ongoing crusades.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The researchers did not find any clear associations between the respondents’ political ideology and their answers to the questions.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
Judicial deference is essential, enabling boards to govern their associations without being sued any time a neighbor disagrees.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
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Many of the stories in development span multiple books, allowing for long-term, multi-film storytelling and sustained creative partnerships with authors and filmmakers.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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These partnerships inspired the company to expand their creative vision of how their fabrications can be showcased.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The sanctions mean that affected officials and organizations will have their assets frozen, and they will be banned from traveling to Europe, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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After billions invested in artificial intelligence initiatives, many organizations report little measurable return.—
Michael Wystrach,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Thus, the study authors recommended that future microbial community models incorporate positive interactions and seek to account for how relationships among species may vary with environmental conditions.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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In organizations, sensing would mean leaders tuning into the quality of relationships, the subtle shifts in conversation, the energy in meetings, the unspoken tensions.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Negotiations intended to keep alive the M Health Fairview partnership were complex, according to those involved, in part because of the breadth of the three institutions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Katz 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.—
Andrea Katz,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Guidelines show the agency considers how much time a person spends outside California, where their family and primary home are located, the location of bank accounts and doctors, permanence of work in the state and even affiliations with churches and country clubs.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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Like Mitch & Mickey, Levy and O’Hara had built up decades of history together by this point, with more collaborations — including Guest’s For Your Consideration in 2006 and Schitt’s Creek over a decade later — still to come.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Le Saux is known for his frequent collaborations with Olivier Assayas (Carlos, Clouds of Sils Maria, Personal Shopper) and François Ozon (Swimming Pool, 5×2).—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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European Film Promotion, a network of film promotion institutes from 37 countries in Europe, has unveiled the lineup of six films taking part in its Europe!—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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