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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
Despite initial opposition from dentists, doctors, veterinarians, optometrists, the Connecticut Hospital Association and various business and banking associations, HB5127 got a favorable vote Thursday in the House of Representatives.
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
His larger donations have come from contractor unions, trade associations for railroads and dentists, a few California tribes and a large number of individuals who made the maximum contributions to his campaign fund last year.
—Andrew Graham
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Behind the scenes, the hotel team reduces food waste through a number of initiatives, including distributing unused food to those in need through partnerships with local associations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The organization is governed by its Supervisory Board, which is composed of representatives of national publishers’ associations and senior executives of media companies.
—Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Rocha Moya is one of a number of top politicians viewed as protected by their associations with López Obrador.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Under the current system, federal prosecutors can be subject to investigations by state bar associations, which license and discipline all attorneys.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Before the unanimous vote to defer the interim agreement decision, commissioners heard from dozens of residents and representatives from local civic associations who urged them to reconsider.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
His larger donations have come from contractor unions, trade associations for railroads and dentists, a few California tribes and a large number of individuals who made the maximum contributions to his campaign fund last year.
—Andrew Graham
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Behind the scenes, the hotel team reduces food waste through a number of initiatives, including distributing unused food to those in need through partnerships with local associations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The organization is governed by its Supervisory Board, which is composed of representatives of national publishers’ associations and senior executives of media companies.
—Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Rocha Moya is one of a number of top politicians viewed as protected by their associations with López Obrador.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Under the current system, federal prosecutors can be subject to investigations by state bar associations, which license and discipline all attorneys.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Before the unanimous vote to defer the interim agreement decision, commissioners heard from dozens of residents and representatives from local civic associations who urged them to reconsider.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
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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
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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
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These organizations, striving to fill the information gap created by the state government’s increasing drift toward secrecy — can’t rely on taxpayers to pay their bills.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Suing government agencies is not a first choice for most reporters and news organizations.—
Charles Ornstein,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The storefront closed, foot traffic disappeared and retail relationships faded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Mike’s relationships with talent on both sides of the camera was legendary.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Probably those who trust institutions the most, and who can sacrifice some efficiency for an outdated but fancy stamp of approval—in other words, the children of the wealthy and educated.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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These coins are minted by national institutions, priced close to the global gold rate, and widely recognised across international markets.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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However, the state superintendent is a nonpartisan race, and party affiliations won’t be listed on the ballot.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Gary Skuse,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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In European and American societies of the early and mid-19th century, research shows that infant mortality rates were 30-60 times greater than today.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Physical spaces have always embodied what societies care about — from those first stone monuments that hunter-gatherers built to demonstrate loyalty to each other and to higher powers.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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As for Gemini season, your social life and collaborations take off.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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As marathon weekends become increasingly crowded with brand activations, collaborations, hubs and giveaways, how can performance brands stand out from one another — and hold their own as more sports-adjacent brands enter the mix?—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 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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They are now accepted and used by a large segment of users, including academic and research institutes as well as leading humanoid robotics companies.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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