partnership

noun

ˈpärt-nər-ˌship How to pronounce partnership (audio)
Definition of partnershipnext
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 Instead, OpenAI made this product as part of a licensing partnership with boutique manufacturer Work Louder. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 For example, in Argentina’s lithium-rich Jujuy Province, a research exchange between the two countries’ geological agencies grew into an explicit state partnership focused on surveying the province’s salt flats. — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026 Kristi Gole of Global Hotel Alliance says the company’s partnership strategy is intentionally selective. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The Sustainable Community Schools model stems from a partnership with Chicago Public Schools and CTU in which community organizations provide wraparound academic, health and social support beyond the traditional school day. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partnership
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partnership
  1. collaboration
  2. relationship
  3. association
  4. cooperation
  5. affiliation
  6. connection
Noun
  • In addition, some toothpaste makers like Colgate, Tom's of Maine, Arm & Hammer, and OxiClean have entered into collaborations with private recycling business TerraCycle to offer free take-back programs.
    — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ask who wants what, clarify the plan, and let collaboration stay light enough to breathe.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of collaboration
Noun
  • Carranza said a decade-long relationship ended in an international tragedy.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Bret’s voice-over explains his relationship with Debbie was part of his public persona, while his relationship with Matt was a secret.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of relationship
Noun
  • The construction of new schools while the district was cutting staff to balance a multi-million-dollar budget deficit was one point of contention between DUSD and the city's teachers' association, which went on strike in March.
    — Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The association, with membership in faculties at most universities, will work to identify students who could benefit from monetary help to finish their degrees, Farmer said.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • The question that could cut through all of this is whether UEFA follows through with its threat of a boycott and non-cooperation, both of which could make FIFA ungovernable for Infantino.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Its successes have drawn international interest and drone cooperation agreements with nine countries, with further deals being negotiated with 15 other countries, according to Kyiv officials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooperation
Noun
  • City races are nonpartisan and candidates carry no party affiliation.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In Washington's primary system, the top two candidates, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of affiliation
Noun
  • Authorities have released few details about Kim’s flight from the US and capture in Laos, or his connection to the victim’s family and the other suspects.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Natural gas demand has increased among sectors where pipeline connections remain limited or temporary supply is needed.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of connection

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“Partnership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partnership. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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