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
However, the couple persisted with their relationship and married on June 3, 1937, at Chateau de Cande near Tours, France, per TIME.
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Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The approach is one that Allen is known for, having spent her career drawing on personal anecdotes and relationships to fuel her songwriting.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Further, these dynamics have a social impact beyond personal relationships and family life.
—David H. Rosmarin, Time, 10 June 2026
Research suggests that positive emotions, strong relationships and enjoyable experiences can support the biological pathways tied to resilience and healthy aging.
—Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
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Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The approach is one that Allen is known for, having spent her career drawing on personal anecdotes and relationships to fuel her songwriting.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Further, these dynamics have a social impact beyond personal relationships and family life.
—David H. Rosmarin, Time, 10 June 2026
Research suggests that positive emotions, strong relationships and enjoyable experiences can support the biological pathways tied to resilience and healthy aging.
—Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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But pretty soon the two interlopers into this small, grudge-holding but tight-knit community — the kind where, going back generations, everybody not only knows but is mightily resentful of everyone else’s business — develop a kind of outsider kinship.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Cramped passengers are ruled not by bonhomie but by hair-trigger aggression, while flight crews seek compliance rather than kinship.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Food and beverage Saturday will be in partnership with THE BOP Coffee House.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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This interview was conducted in connection with participation in the Hollywood Roadshow event in Los Angeles (LG OLED evo AI G6 Showcase), and participants featured in this content were provided with products.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The connection between the two communities in Los Angeles shares a long history.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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With its warped aesthetic and arrival amid the low-profile craze, the Gazelle Indoor has been one of the best received of Bad Bunny‘s Adidas collaborations.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The federal government, parliament and EconomieSuisse, a major business association, oppose the idea.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Except for the 2019 accident in Hawaii, this is the first year of this century with double-digit fatalities resulting from a skydiving plane crash, the association says.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Instead, Zhao emphasized China’s efforts to deepen international AI cooperation through BRICs and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, an annual gathering of countries including Russia and Iran that was initially focused on security.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Losing their cooperation risks slowing intelligence gathering and creating information gaps.—
Caitlin Reilly,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Statisticians call it an illusory correlation, maintaining that proponents perceive a predictive relationship when actually non exists.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Studies show just correlation, so far Experts say the latest data is still far from being able to conclude that GLP-1s are effective treatments for cancer.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Diaz-Balart will face Democrat Nicole Locklin and no party affiliation candidate Deborah Ann Meidinger Hosey in November.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Young voters of color are the most likely to be registered without a party affiliation.—
Susan Lee,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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