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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, but there doesn't appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the students' best interests at heart
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Recent Examples of liaison
Nurses Nurses can serve as a liaison between you and your oncologist.
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
In his liaison role Phil Hegseth traveled with his older brother on a trip through the Indo-Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and the Philippines.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
The criminal division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section will continue to play a supporting role by providing guidance and training to Justice Department personnel and acting as a liaison to the digital asset industry.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appoints his brother to the position of Department of Homeland Security liaison and senior adviser.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
In his liaison role Phil Hegseth traveled with his older brother on a trip through the Indo-Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and the Philippines.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
The criminal division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section will continue to play a supporting role by providing guidance and training to Justice Department personnel and acting as a liaison to the digital asset industry.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appoints his brother to the position of Department of Homeland Security liaison and senior adviser.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
Noun
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Argentine pontiff and the American president sparred early in their relationship over immigration.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Some students will arrive at college already managing audiences and partnerships.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The hotline came to the county in 2022 in partnership with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to provide 24/7 coverage for all residents in the county.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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But in the absence of Valérie and Lucas, Michelle develops a kinship with her best friend’s son, Vincent (Pierre Lottin), who’s fresh out of prison and looking for work.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2025
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Influenced by Charles Darwin’s work on evolution, Maine differentiated between a dynamic West that embraced the rights of individuals and a frozen non-West forever caught in the throes of kinship obligations.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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In 1955, the San Diego Public Library took over much of the La Jolla collection while leaving the association with its music and arts materials, at which time the association adopted the name Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Michael Williams,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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The Edgar Awards announced the 2025 winners on May 1 The awards honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television The association also gave out a selection of special awards at the ceremony The winners of the 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Awards are here!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Whether or not this particular youth visa scheme materializes, the mere fact of it being openly considered by both sides of the Brexit divide suggests that more cooperation with the EU is becoming more possible.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The White House says President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday aimed at identifying sanctuary cities, part of a broader effort to target jurisdictions that limit their cooperation with immigration authorities.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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Other Connecticut connections going pro New Haven native Tyler Booker, an All-American offensive lineman at Alabama, was picked 12th overall by the Dallas Cowboys.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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List key connections from different stages of your career.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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No, Tesla's recent fall from grace is under no uncertain terms the result of its eccentric CEO's affiliation with the President of the United States.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Musk’s affiliation with Trump and far-right politics has sent Tesla’s reputation cratering.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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