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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
These are associations across multiple studies, not clinical guarantees, but the directional signal is consistent.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Instead, private entities known as state guaranty associations collect money from insurers to cover policyholders’ losses.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Critically, these associations held even after controlling for cognitive ability and standard personality traits.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The video and items found with the suspects' bodies appeared to indicate associations with extremist ideology, law enforcement officials said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Industry-specific forums, Discord communities and professional associations are also valuable for connecting with candidates who aren't actively searching but remain reachable.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Today, the field of environmental communication is recognized by many prominent scholarly journalism and communication associations.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Local government associations, such as the California State Association of Counties, opposed the legislation.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
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.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Instead, private entities known as state guaranty associations collect money from insurers to cover policyholders’ losses.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Critically, these associations held even after controlling for cognitive ability and standard personality traits.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The video and items found with the suspects' bodies appeared to indicate associations with extremist ideology, law enforcement officials said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Industry-specific forums, Discord communities and professional associations are also valuable for connecting with candidates who aren't actively searching but remain reachable.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Today, the field of environmental communication is recognized by many prominent scholarly journalism and communication associations.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Local government associations, such as the California State Association of Counties, opposed the legislation.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
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.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
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Alongside Next Step Studio Indonesia, an Indonesia-France Film Lab and institutional partnerships with La Fémis and the CNC form the core of the country’s European co-production strategy, with the Netherlands also identified as a key partner in talent exchange and film education.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Beyond music, Lipa has expanded her profile through fashion campaigns, luxury brand partnerships and appearances on the covers of magazines including Vogue, Elle and Rolling Stone.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The court recommended that the petition be dismissed, and that the organizations be given one month to submit the employee lists.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The tech giant has also committed to investments in schools and nonprofit organizations in Richland Parish, as well as more than $300 million to help improve local infrastructure, from roads to wastewater management.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Venus in Cancer is here to make memories, sweetening up your ninth house of travel and long-distance relationships.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Good communication has many potential benefits, such as improved teamwork, faster decision-making, a reduction in miscommunication, solid customer relationships, and efficient workflows.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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There will almost certainly be fewer small private colleges, and some number of public institutions will have merged.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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People involved in making the decisions for the future of CBS have their own political affiliations.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Block party permits are not intended for private parties or events related to political affiliations, commercial or religious organizations, or for neighbors who host a party on their private property.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The existing political infrastructure has no way of accommodating migration on the coming scale, which will evacuate departure economies, and overwhelm destination societies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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This vision resonated with the leaders of the Gulf states and their citizens, who have increasingly come to see themselves not as mere custodians of oil fields and checkbooks, but as builders of dynamic new economies and societies.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
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From limited-time giveaways to national brand collaborations, pickle lovers are getting plenty to celebrate this year.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The record also includes collaborations with Future and rising star Molly Santana and is Drake’s ninth solo studio album — his first since his now infamous war of words with Kendrick Lamar.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
15 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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Over the past decade, universities and research institutes all over the world have worked together to accelerate the scientific understanding of cellular biology, including its support of large-scale data generation projects such as the benchmark cell maps for humans and other organisms.—
Priscilla Chan,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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