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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
The complete list was published by the American Booksellers associations and includes Louisville stores A Novel Romance and Carmichael's Bookstore.
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
In-person conferences and monthly association meetings are also great places to learn more about potential job opportunities.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The county provides the space to a community pool association rent free on the condition the nonprofit covers the operational costs.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The trait has a strong association with physical health, which underscores its practical benefits.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
In-person conferences and monthly association meetings are also great places to learn more about potential job opportunities.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The county provides the space to a community pool association rent free on the condition the nonprofit covers the operational costs.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The trait has a strong association with physical health, which underscores its practical benefits.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
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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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Since canines’ role in improving the well-being of individuals became evident, many organizations entered the market, offering professional training services tailored to specific needs.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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O’Donnell’s story reminded me of the insidious way in which an organization’s culture and purpose can shift.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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Herzog spoke with Musk at the request of hostage family members, who believed the world’s wealthiest person would be able to help secure a deal because of his relationship with Trump, CNN reported.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 9 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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Advertisement Other institutions involved included Cal Poly Pomona, the National Park Service, UCLA, the University of Nebraska and Harvard Westlake High School.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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This is a watershed moment that underscores the need for democracies to defend their institutions with vigor and resolve.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Her whole foreword centered on kinship and that was so meaningful to me.Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Those include kinship lending, which evaluates microloan borrowers on Indigenous kinship or relationships instead of mainstream risk assessment. Artists who are affected by COVID-19 can apply for an emergency relief grant.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Butte County sheriff described the gunman as a homeless, mentally ill man with a long criminal record who targeted the school due to its affiliation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to Honea, investigators believe the school was targeted because of its religious affiliation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The institute was started by Jennifer Doudna, who shared a Nobel Prize for helping discover CRISPR.Rob Stein, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, the institute found that three North Carolina counties were among the 10 U.S. counties whose residents held the most medical debt.Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 13 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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The unique shade of green that characterizes this timepiece is inspired by the lush, velvety colors of the forest undergrowth and the soft, fragrant layers of moss, creating a sense of tranquility and connection with nature.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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