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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
Nurses Nurses can serve as a liaison between you and your oncologist.
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
In his liaison role Phil Hegseth traveled with his older brother on a trip through the Indo-Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and the Philippines.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
The criminal division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section will continue to play a supporting role by providing guidance and training to Justice Department personnel and acting as a liaison to the digital asset industry.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appoints his brother to the position of Department of Homeland Security liaison and senior adviser.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
In his liaison role Phil Hegseth traveled with his older brother on a trip through the Indo-Pacific, including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and the Philippines.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
The criminal division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section will continue to play a supporting role by providing guidance and training to Justice Department personnel and acting as a liaison to the digital asset industry.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appoints his brother to the position of Department of Homeland Security liaison and senior adviser.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
Noun
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These are the same individuals, former long-term girlfriends, who were involved in consensual relationships.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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But tensions developed in their relationship, especially when people from Teotihuacán started to move into the area around Tikal.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft is evident with GPT-4.1 models being made available through Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and integrated into developer tools like GitHub Copilot and GitHub Models.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Court documents appear to offer evidence for the Skaggs lawyers’ claims of a partnership.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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But in the absence of Valérie and Lucas, Michelle develops a kinship with her best friend’s son, Vincent (Pierre Lottin), who’s fresh out of prison and looking for work.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2025
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Influenced by Charles Darwin’s work on evolution, Maine differentiated between a dynamic West that embraced the rights of individuals and a frozen non-West forever caught in the throes of kinship obligations.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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Brick Oliver, representing the homeowners association for the Cadence at Bainbridge, the development’s 55 and over community, said Thursday that 98% of respondents to the association’s survey opposed the In-N-Out.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2025
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But for Rodgers – who ran his best time in the two-mile his senior year at Wesleyan then stopped running – the association would pay off down the road.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Following the talks, where both nations agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, financial services, investment and climate issues, Reeves went home with a deal that would see Beijing investing 600 million pounds in the U.K. over the next five years.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lack of coordination and cooperation could lead to a scattergun outcome.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Social cafes, team neighborhoods, writable walls, project zones, and quiet retreat areas all play a role in creating an environment that prioritizes human connection over digital efficiency.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The connection was cemented in 2017, when Phish played thirteen consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden, a feat dubbed the Baker’s Dozen.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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No, Tesla's recent fall from grace is under no uncertain terms the result of its eccentric CEO's affiliation with the President of the United States.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Musk’s affiliation with Trump and far-right politics has sent Tesla’s reputation cratering.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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