as in partnerships
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 liaisons
The award is funded through the district’s partnership with IN*SOURCE was created to recognize the work of FACE liaisons, who serve as the direct connection between the Gary schools and families, a release said.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Researchers found that homeless liaisons often have to cross-check a patchwork of systems to confirm a student’s eligibility and status.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
This month, along with the 16 teachers, the 99 other district employees living in the Chisholm Village included two counselors, family liaisons, security aides and attendance clerks.
—Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026
The clinical care team is led by nurse midwives and includes a physician assistant, certified nurse-midwives, nurses, a nurse practitioner and lactation consultant, medical assistants and promotoras, community health workers who act as peer educators and patient liaisons in Hispanic communities.
—Michelle Nall, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
These liaisons are consensual but fraught by infidelity, disparities in age and power, shifting norms.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Davis said then that the district was expanding the work of attendance liaisons, who are making more daily phone calls for absent students.
—Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 3 Mar. 2026
Last summer, the two were chosen to be the city’s new restaurant liaisons.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Last summer, medical liaisons from the AMA and other groups were excluded from the evidence review process.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Researchers found that homeless liaisons often have to cross-check a patchwork of systems to confirm a student’s eligibility and status.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
This month, along with the 16 teachers, the 99 other district employees living in the Chisholm Village included two counselors, family liaisons, security aides and attendance clerks.
—Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2026
The clinical care team is led by nurse midwives and includes a physician assistant, certified nurse-midwives, nurses, a nurse practitioner and lactation consultant, medical assistants and promotoras, community health workers who act as peer educators and patient liaisons in Hispanic communities.
—Michelle Nall, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
These liaisons are consensual but fraught by infidelity, disparities in age and power, shifting norms.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Davis said then that the district was expanding the work of attendance liaisons, who are making more daily phone calls for absent students.
—Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 3 Mar. 2026
Last summer, the two were chosen to be the city’s new restaurant liaisons.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Last summer, medical liaisons from the AMA and other groups were excluded from the evidence review process.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaisons
Noun
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Some interpreted McVay’s demeanor on Thursday night as evidence of a splinter in one of the league’s most successful partnerships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, for the next six years, Uranus will be opposite your sign affecting your closest partnerships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite initial opposition from dentists, doctors, veterinarians, optometrists, the Connecticut Hospital Association and various business and banking associations, HB5127 got a favorable vote Thursday in the House of Representatives.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at the Spanish champions, all of whom wanted to speak anonymously to protect relationships.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Schnura’s paintings highlight the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals, according to the Forest Preserve District of Will County.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sleepers was your first of five collaborations with Robert De Niro.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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The new songs, both collaborations with French producer Gener8ion, comprise a two-track single that’s also out today on streaming services.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mavra Javed 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.—
Mavra Javed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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This goes back to the association of tattoos with criminal elements of Japanese society, and gang affiliations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every entrepreneur and startup brings something new to the table, whether that’s industry expertise, unique resources, or market connections.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Education outcomes — especially whether students show up to school — are strengthened when families have strong connections to their child’s school.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Liaisons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaisons. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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