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
Fifty percent of students admit AI is hurting their relationships with their teachers, and over 70% of teachers worry AI is diminishing students’ critical thinking skills.
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Liz Shulman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Other global figures have also faced an outcry and a range of consequences for their relationships with Epstein.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Healing the past can be essential for deeper closeness in future relationships.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
DuSable worked his way north — forming relationships with Indigenous communities in the Great Lakes area — and arrived in what would become Chicago in 1778, according to a museum blog piece.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Performance metrics and professional development pathways should recognize officials who invest time in community relationships, especially in neighborhoods that have historically been excluded — or over-consulted without results.
—Garrett Lucien, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Out of necessity, the Nina Roza producers leveraged Canada’s European relationships to structure a Canada-Belgium-Bulgaria-Italy co-production.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Borderlands has developed relationships with pro-bono attorneys who help immigrants facing deportation.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
When done well, mirroring can strengthen relationships and increase trust.
—Matt Abrahams, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Liz Shulman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Other global figures have also faced an outcry and a range of consequences for their relationships with Epstein.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Healing the past can be essential for deeper closeness in future relationships.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
DuSable worked his way north — forming relationships with Indigenous communities in the Great Lakes area — and arrived in what would become Chicago in 1778, according to a museum blog piece.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Performance metrics and professional development pathways should recognize officials who invest time in community relationships, especially in neighborhoods that have historically been excluded — or over-consulted without results.
—Garrett Lucien, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Out of necessity, the Nina Roza producers leveraged Canada’s European relationships to structure a Canada-Belgium-Bulgaria-Italy co-production.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Borderlands has developed relationships with pro-bono attorneys who help immigrants facing deportation.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
When done well, mirroring can strengthen relationships and increase trust.
—Matt Abrahams, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationships
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Also, research the private and public partnerships that develop AI and provide data to show the impact that AI will have on the state, the business community and the citizens.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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During his seven-year tenure at Loewe, Smith oversaw its collaborations with Studio Ghibli, On Running and Japanese ceramic duo Suna Fujita, developed its TikTok strategy, and orchestrated partnerships with high-profile celebrities.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Past studies have also shown strong associations between medical debt and negative financial and health outcomes.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Vienna is known as the city of balls, and some 400 are held annually, sponsored by trade associations or other groups.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Think cloud deals, AI infrastructure and collaborations between government and tech firms.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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The brand said the store will also host meetups and collaborations with local creators in the future, and offer Nothing brand merch.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The move came three years after he was ousted as a senior royal following allegations over his connections to Epstein.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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There are 318 connections that remain unchanged.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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Common scams involve high-pressure tactics, fake manufacturer affiliations, and official-looking mailers.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The department received warnings about potential conflicts and gang affiliations ahead of the moves last year.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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In a sign of how bitter relations have sunk, in January star Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman had his Indian Premier League contract abruptly canceled, prompting Dhaka to ban broadcasts of the league in retaliation.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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That effort ultimately was unsuccessful and helped create Lightfoot’s sour relations with the City Council toward the end of her single term.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Relationships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationships. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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