RELATIONSHIPS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

relationships

noun

plural of relationship

as in partnerships

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 relationships According to Sabbagh, Equatys will be able to leverage 400 relationships with mobile network operators across the world. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 The decision or action depends on an understanding of the relationships among the records—not simply the records themselves. — Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Building direct consumer relationships Changes in product design are unfolding alongside a reconsideration of how independent labels sell their collections. — Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 In the long run, this can negatively affect your relationships as well as your well-being. — Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 There are big differences in how these relationships play out between the Upper and Lower Basins, the study found. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 The conference room was frequently used for sensitive discussions about OpenAI’s proprietary research, product development, business relationships, and strategic decisions, prosecutors said. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026 Discovery+ content spans food, home, relationships, true crime, paranormal, adventure, natural history and more. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 The goal is not passive expansion but enduring cultural effect through authentic relationships. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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Noun

These prediction market partnerships have, for some, become emblematic of what fans see as unfettered greed on the part of teams, players, leagues and platforms believed to be degrading their experience of sports writ large.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
With department stores in turmoil, Kuryshchuk advised emerging designers to reconsider wholesale, favoring partnerships with larger companies.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of partnerships

Noun

Finding a local event hosted by over 13 country associations from the Nordics and Baltics to Croatia, Japan, and Australia and joining a group walk with an INWA instructor.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Pursuit recruits through the New York City Housing Authority, the public library system, local labor departments and community groups, and plans to add small business associations.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of associations

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Manas and co-founder Balthazar Delepierre left wholesale in June 2024, turning to direct-to-consumer sales and brand collaborations after retailers struggled to accommodate the label’s inclusive sizing.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
Born Gerald Michael Charlebois on April 17, 1929, in Harvey, North Dakota, Forest moved to Los Angeles in 1955 and met director Corman through an acting class, leading to their collaborations that began in the late 1950s.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborations

Noun

Additionally, childhood connections, regional pride, and spiritual or religious beliefs were also cited as factors.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Although the port layouts on Googlebooks vary, most provide more hardwired connections than MacBooks do.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of connections

Noun

Yet studies have found that Democratic and Republican election officials generally administer elections impartially despite their party affiliations.

— Thom Reilly, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
In 2025, Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain, became the official coffee sponsor of the Portland Trail Blazers, following previous affiliations with the NBA China Games and the Houston Rockets.

— Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of affiliations

Noun

Smith praised Carney for improving relations with a province that frequently clashed with his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, over his carbon tax and other energy policies.

— Rob Gillies, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The waiver also raises questions about Washington’s commitment to Ukraine as relations between the two countries deteriorate.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

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