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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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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
And then there's the association bubbles of any kind can share with sugary sodas.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
From a qualifications level, among other things, Vein pointed out Pratt’s financial challenges as well as Pratt’s association with Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist who was found liable to parents for a conspiracy theory that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 May 2026
The association has also been developing ready-to-serve products using local fish, such as fish cakes and sweet potato pollock soup, which schools can buy at a discount thanks to a state program that gives partial reimbursements for local food purchases.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
The hotel association said that even though initial indications are bad, things could still get better.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
From a qualifications level, among other things, Vein pointed out Pratt’s financial challenges as well as Pratt’s association with Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist who was found liable to parents for a conspiracy theory that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 May 2026
The association has also been developing ready-to-serve products using local fish, such as fish cakes and sweet potato pollock soup, which schools can buy at a discount thanks to a state program that gives partial reimbursements for local food purchases.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
The hotel association said that even though initial indications are bad, things could still get better.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
Noun
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The stakes are high for Microsoft, which was one of the first tech companies to make a big bet on AI, through a $13 billion partnership with OpenAI, but then lost its early lead as various rivals joined the race.—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Through partnerships with farmers across the United States, Smyth delivers high quality ingredients, creativity, unique pairings and the flavors of the Midwest.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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But snapping their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night felt like a huge weight lifted off the backs of an entire organization.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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International organizations have put the death toll at north of 7,000 as protests and state violence unfolded amid a communications blackout.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Price is still working on coming to terms with the complexity of their relationship and says one of the hardest lessons was accepting that closure does not always come in the form people hope for.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Many people, especially women, spend a painful amount of time worrying about attraction in their relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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By asking for constructive alternatives and protecting discussion stages, leaders can foster genuine collaboration, ensuring disagreement leads to progress rather than just status-seeking.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The state should help districts use materials that work, strengthen coaching and teacher collaboration, and respond earlier when students are struggling.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Before heading home, stop at White House Subs, a local institution of oversized Italian subs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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How, of all institutions, does a Holocaust Museum stay silent?—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Indigenous citizens of many distinct nations, too, crafted a relatively expansive vision of unity, one nurtured by kinship, diplomacy, and religion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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So the majority of kinship families form on their own without any government intervention.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Loyalty program affiliation Hilton Honors Features All Tru by Hilton locations are pet friendly and feature a free, hot breakfast.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Of course, Hill's views of employees X and Y would likely depend entirely on their skin colors and political affiliations.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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Senators have expressed concern that 15 of the 27 institutes are led by acting directors.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
21 May 2026
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During the partnership, the institute filed six patent applications and published 13 research papers.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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