1
as in kinship
the fact or state of having something in common
studied the relationship between the phases of the moon and ocean tides
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the street's shopkeepers have a good business relationship
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Recent Examples of relationship
The collaborative power of influencer relationships deserves particular attention in this regard.
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Yogesh Shah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Some fans took it as a sly comment towards her relationship.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 June 2025
During training, the AI system processes the text repeatedly, building statistical relationships between words and concepts in the process.
—ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
When Perception and Awareness Align The relationship between consciousness and perception is complicated.
—Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
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Yogesh Shah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Some fans took it as a sly comment towards her relationship.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 June 2025
During training, the AI system processes the text repeatedly, building statistical relationships between words and concepts in the process.
—ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
When Perception and Awareness Align The relationship between consciousness and perception is complicated.
—Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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An important aspect of the kinship between Irish and Black American culture is the spirit of subversion and play that arises because of this simultaneous dependence and antagonism.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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So, what’s the cultural and musical kinship between Euro (and Italo) Disco and Quebec?—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2025
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Hurtigruten is also justifiably proud of its environmental initiatives, including zero food waste, single-use plastic, partnerships with local food suppliers and excursion operators, and use of sustainable biofuels.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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The promotional effort is part of Netflix’s ongoing push into advertising and commercial partnerships.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Your strong connection with Huda was a significant focus this season.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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Some researchers have reported that ibogaine may be able to help repair areas of the brain by increasing levels of molecules called trophic factors that encourage brain cells to foster new connections, said Kratter, the Stanford researcher.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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So while the phone's appeal is potentially 'augmented' by the Trump association, the service will be bought on its own merits.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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The homeowners association will require residents to park inside their garages to prevent the spillover of parking onto neighborhood streets, See said.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Earlier this year, Miami-Dade approved a formal cooperation agreement with ICE for the county jail system.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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In a vote underscoring the tough path ahead, its parliament agreed to fast-track a proposal that would effectively stop the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. watchdog that has monitored the program for years.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Conversely, negative correlations suggest a competitive or inhibitory relationship, pointing to the potential for gut fungi to influence bacterial populations and vice versa.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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The findings revealed a strong negative correlation between frequent AI use and critical thinking performance.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Regardless of political affiliation, the pattern is clear: When a leader is surrounded only by voices that reinforce a personal narrative, and dissent is punished or ignored, the consequences reach far beyond one office or institution.—
Oscar Chavez-Arrieta,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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More than 200 Venezuelan nationals accused of gang affiliations were transferred to El Salvador, where they were imprisoned in the country's high-security mega-prison.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Terra sees Stella's frame of reference (the spacecraft) moving in relation to her own (the Earth), which is at rest.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 June 2025
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The recent transfer of the coast guard ship comes as the U.S. and Vietnam celebrate the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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