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
Having her pursue literature may have felt to him like a shortcut, as well as a way to exert control in their relationship.
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Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Russell, who has been in a relationship with Hawn since 1983, has long been a loving stepdad to her two kids.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 June 2026
Well, because there's this woman, Lyndsey Field, who dated him for about two years' time, and she's been posting on social media, speaking on the record about their relationship.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
What if this song is not about a lover, but about Prince’s rocky relationship with his birth mother?
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
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Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Russell, who has been in a relationship with Hawn since 1983, has long been a loving stepdad to her two kids.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 June 2026
Well, because there's this woman, Lyndsey Field, who dated him for about two years' time, and she's been posting on social media, speaking on the record about their relationship.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
What if this song is not about a lover, but about Prince’s rocky relationship with his birth mother?
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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But it was never lost on me that there’s a kinship to what Carolyn experienced—a heightened sense of interest in one’s sartorial choices, what color their hair is.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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Insights and kinships emerge almost unbidden—called forth through juxtaposition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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In partnership with Purina and KC2026, there were dogs that people could pet and play with.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Additionally, Astroscale plans to build and launch its Provisioner (or Astroscale Prototype Servicer–Refueler) in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and two directorates of SSC.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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Tyrnauer also plans to use Tribeca Festival’s history to spark a larger conversation about cities, art, and the need for connection, examining how De Niro and Rosenthal harnessed cinema as a form of civic architecture and activism.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Dwight Rhone, 74, was initially charged in December 2024 with one count of murder in connection with the 2023 killing of Bernardo Moreno, 54, according to a San Diego County District Attorney’s Office news release.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The collaboration comes after Ephea was incubated by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab in Milan, which identifies, evolves, and helps to operationalize hundreds of alternative materials, with the hope of embedding them into brand collections.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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New openings include Zel by Meliá, in collaboration with Rafael Nadal.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Police officers and members of the local hunting association are now patrolling the city and preparing to capture the bear, or bears, on the loose.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The move is politically controversial due to Armenia’s troubled past with the two powers, but the opposition remained too fractured and scarred by association with past corruption to put up a considerable fight.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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The International Conference for Trans-Altai Subregional Cooperation being held Wednesday in the city of Altay includes officials from Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia and other nations who are there to discuss trade and economic cooperation in the landlocked region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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The assets are also a good portfolio diversifier because of their low correlation to other asset classes, including even investment-grade bonds.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The game will be released in correlation with the kickoff the real-life FIFA Men’s World Cup on June 11, and will allow users to play as any of the 48 teams in the tournament, play at any of the 16 real-world stadiums, and take control of any of the 1,248 players in the Cup.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The department has contracted with Peregrine Technologies, which promises to sift through police data and publicly available information such as team practice locations and the country affiliation of popular bars, to get ahead of possible conflict.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Under California's top-two primary system, the two candidates with the most votes will advance to November's general election, regardless of party affiliation.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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