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as in partnerships
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 organizations
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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Recent Examples of associations
Engaging in industry conferences, virtual networking events, job fairs and joining professional associations related to your field will expand your network and provide valuable insights into emerging trends.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Collaborating with these associations can help close skills gaps and improve employee retention.
—Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Those associations, packaged in a gripping novel, make Tess of the D’Urbervilles an apt book for a long, dark night.
—Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
This can lead to a brand’s message not resonating with a target audience, or worse yet create negative associations.
—Emily Ketchen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, if a buyer searches for a certain keyword and shortlists 5 different names, our AI begins building dynamic associations based on search intent and those domain attributes.
—Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Conduct informational interviews with professionals in fields that intrigue you, attend networking events or join professional associations to expand your knowledge and connections.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This conversion process took several years and involved figuring out calculations that explore associations between genetic markers and health traits without compromising accuracy.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Collaborating with these associations can help close skills gaps and improve employee retention.
—Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Those associations, packaged in a gripping novel, make Tess of the D’Urbervilles an apt book for a long, dark night.
—Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
This can lead to a brand’s message not resonating with a target audience, or worse yet create negative associations.
—Emily Ketchen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, if a buyer searches for a certain keyword and shortlists 5 different names, our AI begins building dynamic associations based on search intent and those domain attributes.
—Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Conduct informational interviews with professionals in fields that intrigue you, attend networking events or join professional associations to expand your knowledge and connections.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This conversion process took several years and involved figuring out calculations that explore associations between genetic markers and health traits without compromising accuracy.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
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These public-private, big-small organizational partnerships between institutions and education companies are poised to aid both teachers and students in achieving learning outcomes.—
Brady Gilliam,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Workforce training and partnerships with academic institutions help bridge gaps.—
Mikko Karkkainen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Create a call-to-action plan, engaging with organizations and highlighting the importance of their participation.—
Jenna Saucedo-Herrera,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Yet, as organizations rush to meet this demand, many fall into the trap of greenwashing—claiming environmental or social responsibility without delivering tangible results.—
Joel Carboni,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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These relationships not only keep you on track but also create a sense of commitment to others.—
Dr. Ruth Gotian,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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What still isn’t known While our study clarified many relationships within the scrub mint clade, several questions remain.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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The biggest challenges ahead The main challenge for the government now that the Assad regime is gone is building trust between the people and their governmental institutions, Marwan said.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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The institutions aren’t really trading.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2024
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Some had gang affiliations, but many did not.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Hospitals with religious affiliations sometimes don’t perform procedures to empty the uterus.—
Kavitha Surana,
ProPublica,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Then, five thousand or so years ago, after agriculture spread and prehistory gave way to history, hierarchies emerged, dividing our societies into groups—the socioeconomic élites and everyone else.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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His collaborations with directors like Hariharan, Padmarajan, and Adoor Gopalakrishnan elevated Malayalam cinema to new heights.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there will also be an endless stream of collaborations.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Message attachments will be removed, web pages will not display as normal, some calls will be blocked, some photo albums will be unavailable, some wireless connections will be disabled, and some accessories will stop working.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The new-generation stations deliver up to 900 volts of rapid charging and are able to be used by vehicles with Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connections.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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