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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
Over time, pathways in the brain are formed that translate certain associations with libido.
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Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
The actual culling is reserved for licensed hunters and local hunting associations, some of whom do it recreationally or as a part-time job.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The Willow Springs community and the various homeowner associations manage about 800 acres of open space.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Candidates’ associations with podcasters who say controversial things will also be made an issue in future campaigns.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The team concluded that the optimal daily intake for cognitive benefit is 150 grams of total dairy and 30 grams of whole-fat dairy, based on evidence showing nonlinear associations with the lowest risk of cognitive decline.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
So did the Independence Council PTA, which collectively represents the parent teacher associations at all ISD schools.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated October 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Two of Bangladesh’s top apparel trade associations are teaming up to establish a temporary warehouse at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka following a fire that broke out at its cargo-handling hub earlier this month.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
But the proposals prompted a flurry of activity from more than 100 lobbyists from tech companies and their trade associations trying to weigh in, according to disclosure reports.
—Byron Tau, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
The actual culling is reserved for licensed hunters and local hunting associations, some of whom do it recreationally or as a part-time job.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The Willow Springs community and the various homeowner associations manage about 800 acres of open space.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Candidates’ associations with podcasters who say controversial things will also be made an issue in future campaigns.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The team concluded that the optimal daily intake for cognitive benefit is 150 grams of total dairy and 30 grams of whole-fat dairy, based on evidence showing nonlinear associations with the lowest risk of cognitive decline.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
So did the Independence Council PTA, which collectively represents the parent teacher associations at all ISD schools.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated October 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Two of Bangladesh’s top apparel trade associations are teaming up to establish a temporary warehouse at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka following a fire that broke out at its cargo-handling hub earlier this month.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
But the proposals prompted a flurry of activity from more than 100 lobbyists from tech companies and their trade associations trying to weigh in, according to disclosure reports.
—Byron Tau, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
Noun
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Such partnerships could prove a boon to XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger, a decentralized blockchain aimed to service fast and low-cost transactions.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even so, partnerships are starting to form.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roughly one-third of that came from online donations –- made either on a third-party online fundraising platform or through nonprofit organizations’ websites, which themselves may be powered by a third-party platform’s fundraising software.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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International relationships, meanwhile, are strained by wars, trade battles and deep disagreement over the future direction of the energy economy.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since its founding, Facebook has described itself as a kind of public service that fosters relationships.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
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Policy debates in the United States over the utility of multilateral institutions and interdependence have been fierce for a long time, even throughout the Cold War.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Vocational schools were regarded as an afterthought, a last-ditch option, offering vastly less prestige than traditional universities, particularly vaunted Ivy League institutions.—
Stephen Tave,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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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.—
Abby Frank,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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But candidates’ political affiliations are easily viewable through North Carolina voter registration data, and both Mecklenburg County Democrats and the Mecklenburg County Republican Party endorsed candidates in this year’s school board contests.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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In fact, Pittsburgh’s Black community boasted a symphony orchestra, a mandolin string quartet, an orphanage, and a long list of literary societies and fraternal organizations.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The more fragile our societies become, the slower the transition away from fossil fuels.—
Natalie Unterstell,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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More collaborations with founder friends, Hadid hinted, could be on the horizon.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The organization uses brand collaborations to raise funds for LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Three other Biohub institutes — in New York, San Francisco and Chicago, focus on addressing different scientific challenges.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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More community efforts followed as Longo and his wife went on to create a girls’ orphanage and institutes for prisoners’ children in subsequent decades.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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