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
Anxious attachment involves fear of abandonment, intense need for closeness, difficulty acting independently especially with major decisions, and preoccupation with relationships as a way to feel good about themselves.
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Emily Shiffer, Parents, 24 May 2026
The Gabonese forward hasn’t made the same dominant influence as in previous seasons, though Dos Santos insisted that his relationship with the player remains solid and transparent.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
That game became a cult hit for its hilarious simulations of everyday life, complete with Miis singing off-key, forming odd relationships and generating endless memes.
—Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
There was some tension in those relationships.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
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Emily Shiffer, Parents, 24 May 2026
The Gabonese forward hasn’t made the same dominant influence as in previous seasons, though Dos Santos insisted that his relationship with the player remains solid and transparent.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
That game became a cult hit for its hilarious simulations of everyday life, complete with Miis singing off-key, forming odd relationships and generating endless memes.
—Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
There was some tension in those relationships.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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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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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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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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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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Methods For Using Coffee Grounds As Mosquito Repellent Studies have shown correlations between coffee grounds and mosquitoes.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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The correlations in the other show categories are even stronger.—
Marc Hershberg,
Forbes.com,
23 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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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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