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
Led by Zurich, played by Trevor Jackson, the group is pushed to their mental and physical limits while trying to maintain their grades, relationships, and sense of self.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
He was asked what kind of strain gets put on relationships among teammates and coaches when the losses pile up.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Stellantis' supply leader, Marvin Washington, said the company is attempting to fix relationships with suppliers that had previously been strained by an abrupt volume cut in 2024.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Not long ago, Ma sent us recommendations for three books that have contributed to his thinking on this theme—books that interrogate timeless aspects of human nature, our complex relationships to one another, and our entanglement with the natural world.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
These participants tended to report good physical health and strong social relationships, but their testing revealed small declines in memory and emotional awareness.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
The show revolves around a Cold War era chess tournament, where two grandmasters — one American and one Soviet — compete in a high stakes match, while tensions boil over in their relationships with one woman.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
What matters most is cultivating relationships built on trust, honesty and shared values.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
People grow, relationships change.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
He was asked what kind of strain gets put on relationships among teammates and coaches when the losses pile up.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Stellantis' supply leader, Marvin Washington, said the company is attempting to fix relationships with suppliers that had previously been strained by an abrupt volume cut in 2024.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Not long ago, Ma sent us recommendations for three books that have contributed to his thinking on this theme—books that interrogate timeless aspects of human nature, our complex relationships to one another, and our entanglement with the natural world.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
These participants tended to report good physical health and strong social relationships, but their testing revealed small declines in memory and emotional awareness.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
The show revolves around a Cold War era chess tournament, where two grandmasters — one American and one Soviet — compete in a high stakes match, while tensions boil over in their relationships with one woman.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
What matters most is cultivating relationships built on trust, honesty and shared values.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
People grow, relationships change.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationships
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Seth Jacobs Brillstein Entertainment Partners A former startup exec, Jacobs was hired by Brillstein in 2017 and has since landed major distribution deals and brand partnerships for digital talent.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Kinahans and the other Super Cartel members were forming joint-investment partnerships on cocaine shipments to European ports.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Across the state, Italian Americans have left a legacy through small businesses, community associations, restaurants, Catholic churches and more, from metro Detroit to west Michigan, Upper Peninsula mining towns to mid-Michigan and beyond.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Those books are wildly different in subject and tone, but there are subterranean threads, a mycorrhizal network of associations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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In places like Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York, Dunkin’s loyalty runs deep, fueled by merch drops, celebrity collaborations, and a high store density in the region.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the brand has partnered with a slew of brands for collaborations including Nike and The Great Frog, among others.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Plus, her knowledge and connections across the art world.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Aside from being largely out of the public eye, Prince Andrew's status as a non-working royal stripped of his military affiliations was obvious at the funeral for Queen Elizabeth in 2022, when he was not allowed to wear his military uniform to the service.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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The problem is that the world of interpersonal relations is hard to put a number on.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Tensions were already high between Washington and Bogotá over President Gustavo Petro’s attempts to curb drug trafficking, threatening the countries’ close security and commercial relations.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Relationships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationships. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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