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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
In 2014, the FBI alerted Feinstein that a longtime staffer in her California office, who also served as a liaison to the Chinese American community, had drawn attention from Chinese intelligence and may have been targeted for recruitment.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Hill’s new plan will also reinstate four Department of Social Services liaisons that work to help the district’s students currently in foster care.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Taylor was transferred Wednesday morning to the department’s Criminal Justice Bureau, which acts as a liaison with other law enforcement agencies, the NYPD confirmed.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The former Morgan Stanley executive served as a liaison from the central bank to Wall Street during the financial crisis.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 May 2026
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Hill’s new plan will also reinstate four Department of Social Services liaisons that work to help the district’s students currently in foster care.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Taylor was transferred Wednesday morning to the department’s Criminal Justice Bureau, which acts as a liaison with other law enforcement agencies, the NYPD confirmed.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The former Morgan Stanley executive served as a liaison from the central bank to Wall Street during the financial crisis.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
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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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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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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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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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The LPs also commenced his empathetic association with bassist Bob Cranshaw, who appeared on Rollins’ albums for the next half-century.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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The strongest association appeared in breast cancer.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Lululemon stock is up over 3% after the cooperation agreement was announced this morning.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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However, Iran will manage ship traffic through Hormuz in cooperation with Oman, state television said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a utility wire theft that caused $50,000 in damage and knocked out telecom services for 10,000 customers in Fremont, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The couples and connections that formed also became beloved by viewers, especially for the reunion of Serena Page and Kordell Beckham, who ultimately won that season.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 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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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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