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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
Prior to this, in 2022, his mother – the late Queen Elizabeth II – revoked her second son's military associations and royal patronages in the wake of Giuffre's September 2021 lawsuit, which was later settled for an undisclosed sum.
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James Powel, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
But these associations were purely intellectual.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Most research on environmental exposures and breast cancer has found associations rather than clear cause-and-effect relationships, in part because exposures are difficult to measure over long periods and often overlap with other risk factors.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
For example, participants were taught to form mental images and associations to help recall words.
—Akshay Syal, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Its members are appointed by the governor, attorney general, legislative leaders, DCF’s top executive and the associations representing cities and counties.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
However, major medical associations have condemned these practices, noting they are not supported by evidence and contribute to discrimination and stigma.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Dockworkers and businesses associations like the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have long been opposed to the government’s decision to lease multiple of the country’s largest port terminals to foreign operators, as they are considered strategic national assets.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
The best hope is that LaFleur did not impress Bidwill and GM Monti Ossenfort because of his coaching associations but with his ideas of how to get the organization out of competitive quicksand.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
James Powel, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
But these associations were purely intellectual.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Most research on environmental exposures and breast cancer has found associations rather than clear cause-and-effect relationships, in part because exposures are difficult to measure over long periods and often overlap with other risk factors.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
For example, participants were taught to form mental images and associations to help recall words.
—Akshay Syal, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Its members are appointed by the governor, attorney general, legislative leaders, DCF’s top executive and the associations representing cities and counties.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
However, major medical associations have condemned these practices, noting they are not supported by evidence and contribute to discrimination and stigma.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Dockworkers and businesses associations like the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have long been opposed to the government’s decision to lease multiple of the country’s largest port terminals to foreign operators, as they are considered strategic national assets.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
The best hope is that LaFleur did not impress Bidwill and GM Monti Ossenfort because of his coaching associations but with his ideas of how to get the organization out of competitive quicksand.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
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Nvidia’s global ambition As Nvidia’s chips have become the backbone of the global AI industry, the company’s partnerships have expanded well beyond North America.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ask graciously, because clarity ensures partnerships feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Summers is a former treasury secretary and Harvard University president who has been ostracized from a number of organizations after Epstein files made public earlier showed his close relationship with Epstein.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Many colleges host online platforms, including Handshake, that allow organizations to post jobs targeting new college graduates.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Borderlands has developed relationships with pro-bono attorneys who help immigrants facing deportation.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Many people have a profound attachment to suffering and staying in unhappy relationships and so a lot of my work is trying to figure out why.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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It is reassigned — from institutions designed to manage it to the public, which never agreed to assume it.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each of the 65 houses and institutions will be represented by a shipping crate showcasing a significant item.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Williams has both west coast and east coast affiliations having been born in New York City but received his bachelor's degree at Stanford University in Palo Alto, just down the road from Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium where the game will be played.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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District 7 voters of all partisan affiliations deserve a clean path to a clean election in 2026.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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While the fatalities have occurred along the Central Coast and in Northern California, the phenomenon has prompted concerns and discussions among mycological societies and amateur foragers across the Golden State.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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In Islamic societies, particularly during the Ottoman Empire, the word described separate living quarters for the female members of a household, which outsiders were prohibited from accessing.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kniffen sees Levi Strauss benefiting from a return to skinny and slim-straight fit jeans, applauding recent collaborations and collections that successfully revived old silhouette cuts.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, the Gravel Running hybrid running shoe was studied for off-road explorations and mixed terrains, while the Sportstyle line arrayed emblematic designs and collaborations proving how Salomon transcended sports and performance to resonate also with a fashion audience.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The recent 62-mile demonstration aligns with earlier research conducted by independent institutes in other countries, which have been reported by Interesting Engineering.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of the science community’s biggest concerns has been disruptions in the flow of grant funding to universities and institutes from the NIH, the agency responsible for funneling federal dollars into biomedical and life sciences research.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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