1
as in kinship
the fact or state of having something in common
studied the relationship between the phases of the moon and ocean tides
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the street's shopkeepers have a good business relationship
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Recent Examples of relationship
More recently, the company has been folding as many Fanatics verticals on top of each other as possible—utilizing the company’s relationships with athletes and influencers to further promote the web of Fanatics product and IP.
Fanatics Fest was itself a child of that strategy.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
These actions strengthen the university’s relationship with the local community and foster long-term connections that benefit both students and the school.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While their relationship is complicated, to say the least, Serena doesn't want to see June executed.
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
But the once sure-footed dynamic has given way to some second guessing their relationship with the American exclave, even for family.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
These actions strengthen the university’s relationship with the local community and foster long-term connections that benefit both students and the school.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While their relationship is complicated, to say the least, Serena doesn't want to see June executed.
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
But the once sure-footed dynamic has given way to some second guessing their relationship with the American exclave, even for family.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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In October 2020, Maje was sentenced to 22 years in prison for murder with the aggravating circumstance of kinship.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Instead of kinship, audiences are likely to feel confusion, as Mahnaz behaves in increasingly self-destructive, irrational ways en route to an ending that provides relief, but no real resolution.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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The new partnership with Netflix replaces an expiring pact with HBO.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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This plant-and-ant partnership is known as myrmecochory.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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This approach builds an emotional connection, making your brand more memorable.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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The emotion from each of them about their experience on the show — and Reali’s emotional connection with each of them — was palpable.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The name of the president of the harbor commission, Pietro Di Carlo, a leading citizen of San Pedro, had come up in the investigation in connection with a contract with a troubled development company that Di Carlo had had associations with.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The housing association is an independent nonprofit created by the Legislature and tasked with allocating these credits.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
23 May 2025
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This opens up new opportunities for international cooperation, guaranteeing legal certainty for investors.—
Olena Orliuk,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The overall tone today is one of cooperation with spouses, partners and members of the general public.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 May 2025
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Below is some correlation data based on 5-year and 3-year (more recent) history.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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A number of other studies have shown a correlation between receiving the shingles vaccine and lower rates of dementia.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
28 May 2025
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Victor said the officials accused the men of belonging to the infamous Tren de Aragua gang; the Venezuelans protested, saying their tattoos showed roses and names of children, not gang affiliations.—
Lauren Petracca,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Sofia Marie Haley 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.—
Sofia Marie Haley,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
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The talks aim to limit Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for easing some U.S. economic sanctions, as the two countries navigate nearly five decades of strained relations.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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But as America walls itself off, China also has a golden opportunity to reset trade relations with the rest of the world.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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