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
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.
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Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
Researchers found links between better willpower and better grades in school, better relationships and careers as adults, healthier diets and even more consistent parenting.
—Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
But the fair and lawful way to do that is straightforward — refund the tariffs to the businesses that paid them, trust them to respond according to their own circumstances, and allow existing contracts and market relationships to sort out the rest.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
There are relationships and there’s a support system.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
Children who learn emotional regulation techniques do better in school, are less likely to develop anxiety and depression, and develop relationships more easily.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Inspired by the sci-fi and fantasy stories that helped her escape from reality during those early years in the US, her writing often explores morality and relationships in hypothetical, fantastical worlds.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Infrastructure and investment relationships frequently outlast shifts in political orientation.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
Researchers found links between better willpower and better grades in school, better relationships and careers as adults, healthier diets and even more consistent parenting.
—Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
But the fair and lawful way to do that is straightforward — refund the tariffs to the businesses that paid them, trust them to respond according to their own circumstances, and allow existing contracts and market relationships to sort out the rest.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
There are relationships and there’s a support system.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
Children who learn emotional regulation techniques do better in school, are less likely to develop anxiety and depression, and develop relationships more easily.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Inspired by the sci-fi and fantasy stories that helped her escape from reality during those early years in the US, her writing often explores morality and relationships in hypothetical, fantastical worlds.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Infrastructure and investment relationships frequently outlast shifts in political orientation.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationships
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Skyline Media represents more than 150 Vietnamese and Southeast Asian titles and distributes content across more than 50 countries through upward of 130 partnerships worldwide.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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Paugh also noted how Williams has gone beyond traditional logo placement with its business-to-business partnerships and deepened those relationships.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The statue, titled ‘One Riot, One Ranger,’ previously stood at Dallas Love Field for decades before being removed in 2020 amid scrutiny of its historical associations.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Leagues and players’ associations negotiate workplace rules, and those agreements are exempt from antitrust scrutiny.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Co-produced by Nico Cotton and Juanes himself, JuanesTeban features an array of musicians for unique collaborations.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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Plans for a sequel are already underway, along with further collaborations including global ocean trusts, bridging the gap between meaningful topics and down-to-earth eco-conscious actions.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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With its carat count, royal connections, and age, the Prince of Wales feathers brooch is a cut above many of the baubles in Queen Camilla’s impressive collection.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hema listened to jazz music and attended dance concerts, forging intentional connections with Chicago’s modern dance scene — including a decades-long kinship with the Dance Center’s founder, Shirley Mordine.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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College athletics will continue to evolve, Benedict said, so will conference affiliations and so will UConn.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Chinese relations with the Islamic Republic accelerated in 2021 with the signing of their 25-year Cooperation Program, which escalated the level of economic and defense cooperation between the countries.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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For many riders, the views of the changing landscapes are the highlight, says Jason Abrams, senior pubic relations manager at Amtrak.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Relationships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationships. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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