as in association
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the Little League team, despite its name, the Northern Dynamites, has no affiliation with the Northern Dynamite Company
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These responses also varied based on political affiliation, with 81 percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents saying media criticism helps keep political leaders in check, compared to 67 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents.
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Joanne Haner, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Fueling such tensions are Israel’s attacks on areas that most Lebanese deemed relatively safe because of their mixed sectarian composition and lack of affiliation with Hezbollah.
—Maha Yahya, Foreign Affairs, 20 Nov. 2024
This impacts everyone, regardless of political affiliation.
—Joan Solomon, Baltimore Sun, 18 Nov. 2024
Tax reform is an issue that all Americans, regardless of their party affiliation, can get behind.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Joanne Haner, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Fueling such tensions are Israel’s attacks on areas that most Lebanese deemed relatively safe because of their mixed sectarian composition and lack of affiliation with Hezbollah.
—Maha Yahya, Foreign Affairs, 20 Nov. 2024
This impacts everyone, regardless of political affiliation.
—Joan Solomon, Baltimore Sun, 18 Nov. 2024
Tax reform is an issue that all Americans, regardless of their party affiliation, can get behind.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
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Tensions are running high — a recent homeowners association meeting devolved into shouting and the police had to be called to calm things down.Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Studies published in 1999, 2002 and 2019, among others ‒ including hundreds of thousands of children, some of whom received the MMR vaccine and some of whom didn't ‒ found no association between vaccination and the development of autism.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although some investors were impressed by C3.ai’s partnership with Microsoft, Cramer wondered if the move will actually end up hurting profitability.Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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If his fate is indeed tied to his relationship with Trump, Ishiba may be off to a rocky start.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Lucas is the longest-serving GOP lawmaker on the committee, touting his three decades in the House, while Huizenga has campaigned on his relationship with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), who is expected to become chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs next year.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
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The document includes four broad recommendations to address the rising threats posed by cooperation between China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other Republican state measures seek to boost cooperation between local law officers and federal immigration officials.David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sergeant, Rayna Madho, 41, was arrested by police in Nassau County in connection to two thefts from the store in Valley Stream, one on Dec. 7 and an earlier incident on Nov. 24.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consistency and connection should be a big part of self-care.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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