ASSOCIATIONS Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

associations

noun

plural of association

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 The first of two days of hearings with retail trade associations and supply chain stakeholders took place on Tuesday in Washington as a part of the office of the United States Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigations into excess industrial capacity across 16 foreign economies. —

Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 While there are other national athletic associations for college sports, none rivals the NCAA in terms of market control and attracting the best athletes. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026 Coral Gables city commissioners on Tuesday unanimously agreed to let golfers who are part of three independent associations keep their priority block play times at the public Granada Golf Course, a perk that was at risk following the city’s revamp of its golf fees and membership structure. —

Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 At least one observer is convinced that the craft associations linger, but sees that changing with new generations of buyers. —

Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026 Designs were standardized within fleets but with enough variance from each other to keep the enemy stymied and not cause associations of a certain pattern with a certain type or class of ship. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026 Business associations, immigrant rights organizations, housing advocates and arts and cultural groups all have a stake in how this district is shaped. —

Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026 For example, some homeowners associations may not allow it, Yoon said. —

Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 3 May 2026 These associations are imbued with instructive purpose, as every creature offers its own teachings (for example, birds fly in formation, with each taking its turn in front, offering a lesson about the nature of leadership). —

Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 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
Now’s the time to stock up on the brand’s cult-favorite scents, get Mom a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift (peep the new Vera Bradley collaboration), and try some of Bath & Body Works’ most recent partnerships (like its 2026 Disney Princess collection).

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026