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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the public television station is producing the series in association with a foundation for the arts
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
all associations meeting on town property must be registered with and approved by the registrar's office
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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
what's the association between cat hair and my allergic reaction to certain proteins?
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Recent Examples of association
The complete list was published by the American Booksellers associations and includes Louisville stores A Novel Romance and Carmichael's Bookstore.
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
In-person conferences and monthly association meetings are also great places to learn more about potential job opportunities.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The county provides the space to a community pool association rent free on the condition the nonprofit covers the operational costs.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The trait has a strong association with physical health, which underscores its practical benefits.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
In-person conferences and monthly association meetings are also great places to learn more about potential job opportunities.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The county provides the space to a community pool association rent free on the condition the nonprofit covers the operational costs.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The trait has a strong association with physical health, which underscores its practical benefits.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
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This Senators team looks like a real threat to qualify for the postseason in the Eastern Conference, and the emergence of Sanderson as a star-level No. 1 defender — and his partnership with Nick Jensen — is a major reason for it.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The platform has helped some operators realize a $250,000 boost within the first six months of their partnership.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Since canines’ role in improving the well-being of individuals became evident, many organizations entered the market, offering professional training services tailored to specific needs.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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O’Donnell’s story reminded me of the insidious way in which an organization’s culture and purpose can shift.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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That said, intellectual curiosity is at the heart of a spy’s relationship toolkit.Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Scrutinize your relationships and decide to spend time only with positive people.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Between multibillion-dollar television deals, the institution of the transfer portal and the escalation of NIL —name, image and likeness — deals for athletes, college athletic programs, particularly football, have never looked more lucrative.Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The firm reportedly bought its stake in the institution, which is frequented by A-list celebrities, for $50 million.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Most of the sharing dyads, almost 67 percent, were unrelated, so kinship also wasn’t a driving factor.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Six individuals from the group were found to have a close kinship, including a mother and daughter.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False USA TODAY published no such article and has no affiliation with the website in question.Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Even those with no religious affiliation in Germany widely celebrate Christmas.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The institute was started by Jennifer Doudna, who shared a Nobel Prize for helping discover CRISPR.Rob Stein, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, the institute found that three North Carolina counties were among the 10 U.S. counties whose residents held the most medical debt.Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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While both home network environments fared better than public ones, even the faster connection speeds couldn't make the cloud gaming experience practical for longer play sessions.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Research shows that leaders who embrace feedback foster stronger connections and improve team performance.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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