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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
This, Wright imagined, was one way Proxi might display its analysis of players’ minds, an aerial map of loves, phobias, triumphs, losses, pets, and near misses plus all the associations connecting them.
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Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
And these associations held even when accounting for age and gender.
—Lea Barbett, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
And research shows that getting kids actively involved in cooking — not just watching — builds lasting food skills and healthier associations with meals.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
And while there will be room for advocacy organizations, trade associations, and coalitions to take their various positions, this has to come first, Kibbe continued.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs in the case include Newsmax and a collection of state cable and broadband associations, including ones in Pennsylvania, Washington, Indiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Opposition parties, civil society groups and legal associations mounted a unified front, warning that the reform could undermine institutional checks and balances.
—Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Really, what this demonstrated was this deeper possibility for creating these associations by the fans, the folks who were watching him.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Broader cultural implications Meanwhile, the negative associations also impact how people feel about San Francisco more broadly.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
And these associations held even when accounting for age and gender.
—Lea Barbett, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
And research shows that getting kids actively involved in cooking — not just watching — builds lasting food skills and healthier associations with meals.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
And while there will be room for advocacy organizations, trade associations, and coalitions to take their various positions, this has to come first, Kibbe continued.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs in the case include Newsmax and a collection of state cable and broadband associations, including ones in Pennsylvania, Washington, Indiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Opposition parties, civil society groups and legal associations mounted a unified front, warning that the reform could undermine institutional checks and balances.
—Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Really, what this demonstrated was this deeper possibility for creating these associations by the fans, the folks who were watching him.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Broader cultural implications Meanwhile, the negative associations also impact how people feel about San Francisco more broadly.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
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Michael Bradley, who leads the Chiefs of Police Association, looks at jail diversion programs as an effective collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral health providers that helps de-escalate mental health crises through specialized training and clinical partnerships.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The company has explored significant emissions reductions, renewable energy partnerships, and long-term transition strategies, including options that could dramatically reduce carbon output over time.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Porter has also worked as a meteorological technical subject matter expert in for both government and commercial organizations around the world.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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Volusia Valor Days returns for its third free annual event Saturday and Sunday with more than 40 working military vehicles, including tanks and artillery, living history displays, veterans’ organizations, first responders and more than 100 battlefield reenactors.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The 48-year-old business owner and former MMA fighter has been known to work across the aisle and has strong relationships with some Democrats, which Heinrich and Fetterman have cited for their support.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to Housebots, the development also reflects a broader trend of collaboration between academic institutions and commercial enterprises in advancing robotics innovation in China.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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This collaborative study, led by Randall Wells of Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, involves numerous researchers from a variety of institutions, who study different aspects of dolphin biology, health, ecology and behavior.—
Laela Sayigh,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Sundeep Venkatesan 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.—
Sundeep Venkatesan,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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The legislation now requires federal agencies to screen applicants for ties to countries of concern — China, Russia, Iran and North Korea — with mandatory disclosure of foreign affiliations, pre-award screening, and post-award reporting.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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In ancient Mesoamerican societies, cacao held profound cultural and symbolic importance.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The group has since expanded to start book swap societies across Colorado and in Rhode Island, California and Missouri.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Past collaborations, including one with the Kansas City Chiefs, helped open doors.—
J.M. Banks
March 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere at the pavilion, Koko Entertainment is showcasing a slate built around global IP adaptations and cross-border collaborations.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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This was largely due to the Green Revolution, a broad campaign by governments and research institutes to provide high-yield varieties of wheat and rice, along with pesticides and mechanized agriculture, to developing countries.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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Independent research institutes estimate the size of Israel’s arsenal based on available intelligence and historical records.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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