1
as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the public television station is producing the series in association with a foundation for the arts
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2
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
all associations meeting on town property must be registered with and approved by the registrar's office
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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
what's the association between cat hair and my allergic reaction to certain proteins?
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Recent Examples of association
The voluntary association is currently made up of 56 countries, most formerly under British rule, of which King Charles is the ceremonial head.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The associations were strongest among people under 60, people without obesity, those with high blood pressure or two or more preexisting conditions, and women, the authors found.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple of students a day.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The associations were strongest among people under 60, people without obesity, those with high blood pressure or two or more preexisting conditions, and women, the authors found.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple of students a day.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for association
Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
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OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft is evident with GPT-4.1 models being made available through Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and integrated into developer tools like GitHub Copilot and GitHub Models.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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For music fans, the partnership promises to create exciting new opportunities for artists and songwriters while introducing more Japanese talent to American audiences.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Endowments are managed in a way that those organizations can rely on them for support in the here-and-now, but also far into the foreseeable future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Williams never fussed about it, though and his relationships with many in the organization weren’t overly affected.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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But tensions developed in their relationship, especially when people from Teotihuacán started to move into the area around Tikal.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the revered music institution, which premiered on PBS in 1975.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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An earlier card count found that around 70 percent of the bargaining unit supported joining AFSCME Cultural Workers United, Council 36, which represents staff at institutions including the Academy Museum, the Academy Foundation and the Museum of Contemporary Art.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Another is that Brazil spent years playing friendlies all over the globe, prioritising revenue over kinship.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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David Lowery takes the few elements that worked—mainly the special kinship between a boy and a dragon—and injects his own unique vision into the proceedings.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the decision also made clear the Trump administration must provide reasonable notice for Venezuelans to challenge their deportation — an instruction that comes as many of those deported have denied any affiliation with the gang.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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In a Monday Instagram post, Stamos denied that his presence on the estate has any bearing on his political affiliations.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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These microscopic organisms have what are essentially built-in compass needles, said Caroline Monteil, a microbial ecologist at the French research institute CEA.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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The following year, Cooper became president and CEO of the museum, replacing Kathryn Hill who announced her retirement after leading the institute for six years.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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Social cafes, team neighborhoods, writable walls, project zones, and quiet retreat areas all play a role in creating an environment that prioritizes human connection over digital efficiency.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Van Zweden’s own connections to Amsterdam, and the festival, are multifold.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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