relationship

noun

ri-ˈlā-shən-ˌship How to pronounce relationship (audio)
Definition of relationshipnext
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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2
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 Over the years, the relationship had its ups and downs, its lengthy silences. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Later, the Moon squares the Leo Sun in your partnership zone, so private needs and relationship expectations may compete. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 The vacation photos briefly fueled relationship speculation in the comments, with some fans wondering whether Cavallari had a new romance with Kroll. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 The relationship between cilia and bleaching remains ambiguous, said Alderdice, who was not involved in the studies. — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relationship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
  1. kinship
  2. partnership
  3. connection
  4. collaboration
  5. association
  6. cooperation
  7. correlation
  8. affiliation
Noun
  • Oblivion is just one step away, and kinship, whether by blood or affinity, is redefined for a modern world in which traditional safety nets have been rent asunder.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
  • People thought the rapper’s distinctively nasal voice had developed an unlikely kinship with Morrissey.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of kinship
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  • The partnership arrives as families across Georgia are beginning another school year -- the perfect time for a little reinvention.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a strategic partnership agreement just over two years ago.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of partnership
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
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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • With telemetry data coming from different sources and in different formats, cross-system correlation becomes impossible.
    — Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Follows’ research also shows that an experienced producer can make all the difference for a first-time director, even though that correlation disappears after the first film.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • She was briefly considered to be a Taiwan People's Party legislator candidate, but had backed out owing to questions about her loyalty and affiliation with China.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Some carried apples to display their affiliation to Yabloko, which means apple in Russian.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
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