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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, but there doesn't appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the students' best interests at heart
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Recent Examples of liaison
Council liaison appointments to various county departments will remain the same as in 2024 with Harris taking over those formerly held by Graham.
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
George is curator and community liaison at the Old Dillard Museum, which documents Black history in South Florida.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Typically, Bridges liaisons in Denver meet defendants as they are released from jail, Turner said.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2025
Last week, Meta’s global policy chief, Nick Clegg — a former British deputy prime minister who was chosen for his centrist bona fides — was replaced by Joel Kaplan, a longtime Republican operative who has acted for years as Mr. Zuckerberg’s liaison to the pro-Trump right.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
George is curator and community liaison at the Old Dillard Museum, which documents Black history in South Florida.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Typically, Bridges liaisons in Denver meet defendants as they are released from jail, Turner said.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2025
Last week, Meta’s global policy chief, Nick Clegg — a former British deputy prime minister who was chosen for his centrist bona fides — was replaced by Joel Kaplan, a longtime Republican operative who has acted for years as Mr. Zuckerberg’s liaison to the pro-Trump right.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
Noun
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The professional golf player and the former cheerleader kept their relationship private at first, but Bogdanski has since cheered him on through many tournaments.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Leaders who embrace storytelling and transparency build stronger relationships and foster trust.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Wu backs the plan for the city to contribute about $100 million to the project in partnership with Boston Unity Soccer Partners, the investment group behind the new pro team.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Soni is hopeful that the partnership could open doors for Suki.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Osborn, like millions of others, including 300,000 independents in Nebraska, does not feel kinship with either camp, but his populist sentiments are not as extreme as those of Steve Bannon, Trump’s former advisor who blames tech oligarchs for destroying America.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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The road turned to dirt, growing steeper, narrower and more perilous with each turn, but the avid outdoorsman felt a sense of kinship with the looming remoteness.—
Laura Ness,
The Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Then again, sometimes the latter are the most willing to accede to the association’s wishes.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The association’s president, Edward Habeeb, was instrumental in founding the park, and 243-acre Lake Habeeb, home to the bluest water in the state, was named in his honor.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Long before the war in Ukraine, Russia and Iran first demonstrated their capacity for military cooperation in Syria's civil war that erupted in 2011.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Prosecutors mentioned that cooperation in a recent court filing asking U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez to consider probation instead of jail time, though the filing offered no specifics on how Lewandowski helped the government.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Exhibitors unveil detailed project insights, forge connections with potential partners and buyers, and adorn the platform with exciting promotional materials, sculpting a streamlined path to flourishing business alliances.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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And remember: The goal is to foster connection, not to shock or overwhelm nor underwhelm and be invisible. Authenticity In Leaders: Creating A Culture Of Trust And Innovation For leaders, the rules for bringing your whole self to work differ slightly.—
Anna Jankowska,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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One of the viral posts X featuring the video was briefly labeled as misleading by the platform’s community notes, with an accompanying warning that Drake has an affiliation with the gambling service displayed in the clip.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Zachary Price does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Zachary Price,
The Conversation,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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