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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
In addition to reinforcing the fiduciary standards that are already in place for community associations, this will help to establish stronger grounds for claims involving unilateral acts by directors, inadequate reserve planning, inconsistent rules enforcement, or failures in management oversight.
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Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The group does not have a website and is not listed in a directory of city neighborhood associations.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
However, Saratoga residents affiliated with neighborhood associations largely supported the use of Flock cameras or ALPRs in general.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Memories, associations and context all go into assigning value and meaning to an object.
—Brandon Kaipo Moningka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The alleged fraud was identified by the homeowners associations and reported to law enforcement.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The city also launched the Small Business Advisory Board, which includes representatives from local chambers of commerce, construction associations, certifying entities, and city departments.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Not every player, however, has a union to call on, with only 70 spread across football’s 211 member associations.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Various community associations that represent the original Aguda settlements are heavily featured in the annual festival and help organize it.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The group does not have a website and is not listed in a directory of city neighborhood associations.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
However, Saratoga residents affiliated with neighborhood associations largely supported the use of Flock cameras or ALPRs in general.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Memories, associations and context all go into assigning value and meaning to an object.
—Brandon Kaipo Moningka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The alleged fraud was identified by the homeowners associations and reported to law enforcement.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The city also launched the Small Business Advisory Board, which includes representatives from local chambers of commerce, construction associations, certifying entities, and city departments.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Not every player, however, has a union to call on, with only 70 spread across football’s 211 member associations.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Various community associations that represent the original Aguda settlements are heavily featured in the annual festival and help organize it.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
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It was based on partnerships with entities ranging from local non-profits, large international organizations and national health systems.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Chadwick said the University of Kansas Hospital will continue partnerships with hospitals across the metro that provide PICU services to help meet patient needs.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The event will also include a kids’ area, as well as local artisans and community organizations.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Seek out relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Avoid purposeless arguments online — stick with real-life relationships that need fixing.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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New studies by two major La Jolla medical research institutions explore aging and its effects on the brain, albeit with different focuses.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jasmin Lilian Diab 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.—
Jasmin Lilian Diab,
The Conversation,
5 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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Understanding where innovation is accelerating, and how these breakthroughs will diffuse across economies and societies, will define the next chapter of global technological leadership.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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What would be stupid is mandating the creation of a permanent underclass, driving the resentment and parallel societies that plagued Germany — and doing so in defiance of the Constitution.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Peeps collaborations and twists Peeps remain a polarizing but perennial Easter staple, blending nostalgia with a growing lineup of modern collaborations.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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With each performance, expect surprise collaborations like veteran vocalist Nicole Wray’s appearance at the opening show.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beyond its central role in the Oscar-winning film, Pondicherry is known within India for housing one of the country’s best ophthalmological institutes, the Aravind Eye Hospital.—
Srinidhi Polkampally,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
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This work, which advances quantum technologies, also involved other European institutes, including the University of Basel, Lund University, and ETH Zurich.—
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 12 Apr. 2026.
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