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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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Recent Examples of affiliations
Some had gang affiliations, but many did not.
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Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Hospitals with religious affiliations sometimes don’t perform procedures to empty the uterus.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
He's attracted much attention since the attack, including over his social media presence, unclear political affiliations and reported experience with chronic back pain that required surgery and disrupted his lifestyle.
—Natalie Daher, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
This means that private companies have the right to terminate workers based on their political affiliations or involvement in political activities.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
All were told their religious affiliations were the reason for their detention.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Andrew denied the allegations, but he was stripped of all military affiliations and royal charity work as the case moved through the legal process.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Family, neighborhood, ethnicity and region all shaped and nurtured partisan affiliations and local political organizations functioned as mutual benefit associations.
—Bruce J. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Records were seized for two Democratic members of Congress and 43 congressional staffers, including 21 with Democratic affiliations, 20 with Republican affiliations, and two who worked in nonpartisan positions.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Hospitals with religious affiliations sometimes don’t perform procedures to empty the uterus.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
He's attracted much attention since the attack, including over his social media presence, unclear political affiliations and reported experience with chronic back pain that required surgery and disrupted his lifestyle.
—Natalie Daher, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
This means that private companies have the right to terminate workers based on their political affiliations or involvement in political activities.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
All were told their religious affiliations were the reason for their detention.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Andrew denied the allegations, but he was stripped of all military affiliations and royal charity work as the case moved through the legal process.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Family, neighborhood, ethnicity and region all shaped and nurtured partisan affiliations and local political organizations functioned as mutual benefit associations.
—Bruce J. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Records were seized for two Democratic members of Congress and 43 congressional staffers, including 21 with Democratic affiliations, 20 with Republican affiliations, and two who worked in nonpartisan positions.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliations
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Collaborating with these associations can help close skills gaps and improve employee retention.Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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To aid with skills development, leverage the support of training programs offered by industry associations like the National Association of Manufacturers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers or The Manufacturing Institute.Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Amex also has multiple partnerships including Marriott International and Delta, enabling customers to earn attractive rewards and further incentivizing spending activity.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Industry-wide initiatives, public-private partnerships, and working with policymakers are essential to creating the regulatory and market frameworks needed for a resilient future.Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The organizations have observed a remarkable ability among participants to maintain relationships despite external pressures.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Research into ancient pet relationships tells us a similar story about integrating our animals into our communities.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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With collaborations with Nike, Gucci, the NBA, and the Brooklyn Museum, Chan’s approach to art highlights the importance of tools that adapt to his process.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The year also ended with a couple of inspiring collaborations with Louis Erard and Vianney Halter as well as Vulcain and Massena LAB.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that individuals with robust social connections are not only happier but 50% more likely to live longer.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those kinds of connections are everywhere in this wonderfully zany sport.Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Affiliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliations. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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