as in collaboration
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the symphony orchestra is presenting the choral piece in partnership with the city's leading choral society
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Recent Examples of partnership
The project has been years in the making, supported by community partnerships, fundraising and grants that have helped raise millions of dollars.
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Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The war has upended that project—and with it, maybe the confidence those states had in their close partnership with America.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
For its efforts, the society received partnership awards from Pheasant Forever and the Fish and Wildlife Service.
—Andrew Weeks, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
On the performance side, Bossa is offering Vintage FX in partnership with The Lycra Company.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The war has upended that project—and with it, maybe the confidence those states had in their close partnership with America.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
For its efforts, the society received partnership awards from Pheasant Forever and the Fish and Wildlife Service.
—Andrew Weeks, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
On the performance side, Bossa is offering Vintage FX in partnership with The Lycra Company.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partnership
Noun
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Your 11th House of Community gains drive as ambitious Mars enters, energizing ongoing collaborations while uplifting hope for what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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But their relationship didn’t last, and the movie studios moved on, lured away by new incentives in other states.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The two welcomed their son Malcolm Hiệp five months later, but were still in the early stages of their relationship.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As a result, religious – and specifically Catholic – leaders suspected an association between the philosophically consistent Illuminati and Freemasons.—
Derek Arnold,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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So, while the findings are compelling, they should be interpreted as an association rather than proof that choosing passive activities directly leads to dementia.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The emerging cooperation has opened the door for American companies to explore opportunities in Venezuela’s mineral-rich south, even as governance on the ground remains dominated by armed groups and informal networks.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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America’s dealings with other nations across the globe have been imperiled by the threat of tariffs, and keeping this commitment to cooperation on the table is a must in the current trade environment.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Under California’s top-two primary system, the two leading candidates advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, will move on to the general election in November.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Invite connection by allowing small gestures to nourish trust.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Partnership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partnership. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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