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 pair have a combative relationship throughout the film, as Del remains suspicious of Sonny and the robots due to a robot once saving his life over a child's.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Even though Villa signed him at age 26, scouts and recruitment specialists, who spoke to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, insisted there was a perception his best days were behind him by then.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
In 2009, a Supreme Court decision in Boyle v. United States specified that such an enterprise must have at least three structural attributes: purpose, established relationships among those associated with the group, and longevity.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
Whether the student interned at a biotech lab or a local nonprofit, the depth of relationship with the recommender and their strategic approach to requesting a letter can ensure that the letter of recommendation will contribute something meaningful and distinct to their overall admissions profile.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Even though Villa signed him at age 26, scouts and recruitment specialists, who spoke to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, insisted there was a perception his best days were behind him by then.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
In 2009, a Supreme Court decision in Boyle v. United States specified that such an enterprise must have at least three structural attributes: purpose, established relationships among those associated with the group, and longevity.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2025
Whether the student interned at a biotech lab or a local nonprofit, the depth of relationship with the recommender and their strategic approach to requesting a letter can ensure that the letter of recommendation will contribute something meaningful and distinct to their overall admissions profile.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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Stalter was a mega Girls fan and had felt a kinship with Dunham through the screen.—
Anna Peele,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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Each work—a torch in the dark—guides us, casting light on kinships unthought,revealing the art of becoming with the Earth.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The pressure from both the U.S. and China has seemingly made Panama more gun-shy about those ports shifting hands, with numerous officials putting CK Hutchison’s partnership with the Panamanian government under scrutiny.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Her insight that women athletes were undervalued and over-talented led to partnerships that now look like precedent.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Pi is free and easy to mine with just a smartphone and an internet connection, lowering the financial, knowledge, and technology barriers of entry into the Web3 world.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Beyond her clinical work, Nina creates opportunities for connection and reflection.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
13 Aug. 2025
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The practice doesn’t work: Virtually every major medical association denounces it as junk science.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Although the association could not immediately provide data proving a direct link between the political shifts and capital flight to South Florida, several analysts described it as a long‑standing, common‑sense trend.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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For months, Kremlin officials have been talking up possibilities for economic, technological and space cooperation with the US, as well as lucrative deals on infrastructure and energy in the Arctic and elsewhere.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sheinbaum has said the U.S. and Mexico are nearing a security agreement to expand cooperation in the fight against cartels.—
Emily Green,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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That means setting the expectation that your team, agencies and partners look beyond short-term efficiency and bring forward insight that shows causality, not just correlation.—
Liam Wade,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Investors seem to have taken note, as there is a direct correlation between the launch of AIP in 2023 and the steady upward trajectory Palantir’s stock has experienced since.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Also, like the views held by parents, non-parents’ preferences was associated with their political affiliation and educational attainment.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The decennial census does not collect data on religious affiliations, according to the government agency.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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The statement followed a three-hour meeting in Moscow between Putin and Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, focused on the war in Ukraine and U.S.-Russia diplomatic relations.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Election results 2025: Detroit and Wayne County primary races, ballot proposals Trailing the incumbents, former council member Janee' Ayers had 13.4% of the votes, while Detroit Fire Department community relations chief James Harris secured 6.9%.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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