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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
The remaining trustees include the five unchanged ex officio members, a representative of the alumni associations and a faculty trustee selected by the Academic Senate of CSU instead of appointed by the governor.
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Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
There are genetic associations and environmental triggers that are likely involved, but neither Tylenol nor vaccines has been shown to be the cause of autism.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the garment’s associations with Hollywood were also cultivated by the company.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Her contributions came from a range of sources, including labor groups representing law enforcement, oil and gas companies, corporate political action committees, housing associations and individual donors.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
There’s a queerness to Mantello’s vision, including a blurring of gender associations that begins with its leads and radiates throughout, that ultimately drains the drama of its potency.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit corporate governance reforms under the new laws will have a major impact on many Florida community associations, which are organized as nonprofit corporations.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The study also uncovered specific organ aging associations with neurodegenerative diseases.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Some owners are angry that monthly maintenance fees have doubled in recent years, thanks to increases in insurance costs and new laws enacted after the Surfside tower collapse in 2021 requiring condo associations to fully fund their reserves.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
There are genetic associations and environmental triggers that are likely involved, but neither Tylenol nor vaccines has been shown to be the cause of autism.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Some of the garment’s associations with Hollywood were also cultivated by the company.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Her contributions came from a range of sources, including labor groups representing law enforcement, oil and gas companies, corporate political action committees, housing associations and individual donors.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
There’s a queerness to Mantello’s vision, including a blurring of gender associations that begins with its leads and radiates throughout, that ultimately drains the drama of its potency.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit corporate governance reforms under the new laws will have a major impact on many Florida community associations, which are organized as nonprofit corporations.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The study also uncovered specific organ aging associations with neurodegenerative diseases.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Some owners are angry that monthly maintenance fees have doubled in recent years, thanks to increases in insurance costs and new laws enacted after the Surfside tower collapse in 2021 requiring condo associations to fully fund their reserves.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
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Danantara’s role is to help structure these partnerships—bringing in global capital while ensuring that projects meet higher standards of accountability, deliver long-term value, and strengthen Indonesia’s position in strategic industries.—
Pandu Sjahrir,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Both companies also announced partnerships with sports teams and even news organizations to broaden their reach as well.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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In early April, the Department of Health and Human Services invited nonprofit organizations to apply for Title X grants for fiscal year 2027, which begins in October.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hungarian funding bodies and screen organizations will see senior management changes, and yesterday it was announced government film commissioner Csaba Káel will leave his role at the National Film Institute (NFI).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Regular rides are preferred to help drivers build schedules and relationships with families.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Empathy can change our perspective, diffuse conflicts and transform our relationships.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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As part of his broader effort to consolidate control over Hungary’s democratic system, Orbán installed loyal allies at the helm of key institutions, from the media authority to the public prosecutor’s office and the Constitutional Court.—
Justin Spike,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Orbán had used a supermajority in Parliament to rewrite the constitution, consolidating his power and tilting key institutions toward his interests.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ross Channing Reed 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.—
Ross Channing Reed,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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Commissioners Alexis Pickering and Dave McKinney haven’t run for office in a partisan race or otherwise publicized their party affiliations.—
Mark Dee
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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If anything, Coop studies people, studies groups of folks and systems, and how informal and formal systems of specific societies interact.—
Jerald “Coop” Cooper,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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This shift benefited not only Jews but liberal societies as a whole.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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Info and brainstorming sessions Anyone interested in making a film for the competition is invited to a series of brainstorming sessions next week to learn more about the project, connect with filmmaking resources, share film ideas, find mentors and explore collaborations.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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The company is expanding its North American footprint as the Official Energy Drink Partner of Canada Basketball, bringing courtside visibility, national sampling programs and local collaborations.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the 20th century, research institutes in Europe, Asia, and Africa have navigated regime change, sanctions, and armed conflict.—
Guy Vernet,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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Double quantum dot to the rescue Researchers at EPFL and other institutes in Europe teamed up to build a tiny detector that combines a semiconductor structure with a superconducting microwave cavity to form a resonant circuit capable of trapping microwave photons and measuring them.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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