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 sky served up no shortage of spectacle in 2025 —from lunar liaisons, solar prominences and fleeting meteor showers, to aurora and nebula scenes that unfold on a scale almost too massive for the human mind to comprehend.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Some have suggested that the Bard had romantic liaisons with men, in part implied by sonnets that are charged with homoerotic elements.
—Nathan Smith, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
These policies aren’t about forbidding all office liaisons but protecting both parties and the broader team from the professional fallout.
—Emily Nix, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Mingshu Bates, chief analytics officer and president of parcel at AFS, said that shippers and logistics liaisons should expect to see the fees and surcharges to continue.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Headlining the group is more than two dozen ambassadorial appointments, including Sergio Gor, a top White House aide, and former Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to become the top liaisons to India and the Bahamas.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
That kind of interpretation worried other outside liaisons, who participate in ACIP meetings but don’t vote on vaccine policy recommendations to the CDC like members of the committee do.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Following the incident, Portland Police Department (PPB) liaisons were seen collecting video from witnesses, according to Fox News' Bill Melugin.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But if a family finds themselves in a situation where their current residence is far from their school of origin, liaisons will work with other districts to continue their education in a school that’s more convenient.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Some have suggested that the Bard had romantic liaisons with men, in part implied by sonnets that are charged with homoerotic elements.
—Nathan Smith, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
These policies aren’t about forbidding all office liaisons but protecting both parties and the broader team from the professional fallout.
—Emily Nix, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Mingshu Bates, chief analytics officer and president of parcel at AFS, said that shippers and logistics liaisons should expect to see the fees and surcharges to continue.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Headlining the group is more than two dozen ambassadorial appointments, including Sergio Gor, a top White House aide, and former Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to become the top liaisons to India and the Bahamas.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
That kind of interpretation worried other outside liaisons, who participate in ACIP meetings but don’t vote on vaccine policy recommendations to the CDC like members of the committee do.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Following the incident, Portland Police Department (PPB) liaisons were seen collecting video from witnesses, according to Fox News' Bill Melugin.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But if a family finds themselves in a situation where their current residence is far from their school of origin, liaisons will work with other districts to continue their education in a school that’s more convenient.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaisons
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Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the Protein Milk, a series of limited-edition merchandise drops and partnerships launched today.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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This can be achieved through financial collaborations and the formation of merchants associations, Brady said.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Brands cross borders more freely than political iconography, and arrive with preloaded emotional associations.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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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
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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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Multiple high-ranking military officials with connections to the Rocket Force, including two former defense ministers, have been removed from their posts in the last two years alone, with official reports hinting at corruption related to the PLA’s uptick in the procurement of weapons.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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It's never been more important to lead with empathy, prioritize well-being and preserve the human connections that make organizations thrive.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Liaisons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaisons. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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