as in association
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the Little League team, despite its name, the Northern Dynamites, has no affiliation with the Northern Dynamite Company
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Recent Examples of affiliation
Federal law enforcement is investigating to determine if the suspect has official affiliations with terrorist organizations.
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Gabrielle M. Etzel, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
Federal agents are investigating whether Jabbar had any associations or affiliations with terrorist organizations.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 1 Jan. 2025
Authorities are working to determine whether the deceased suspect had any affiliation with ISIS, sources said.
—Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
Hunter’s affiliation with Lil Wayne gained national attention when the hitmaker appeared at the Heisman Trophy Ceremony earlier this month, where Hunter was voted the best player in college football this past season.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Gabrielle M. Etzel, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
Federal agents are investigating whether Jabbar had any associations or affiliations with terrorist organizations.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 1 Jan. 2025
Authorities are working to determine whether the deceased suspect had any affiliation with ISIS, sources said.
—Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 1 Jan. 2025
Hunter’s affiliation with Lil Wayne gained national attention when the hitmaker appeared at the Heisman Trophy Ceremony earlier this month, where Hunter was voted the best player in college football this past season.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
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In 2023, there was one incident of unruly passenger behavior for every 480 flights compared to one for every 568 flights in 2022, the trade association said, without specifying how many of these incidents involved alcohol.Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, conservative free market groups and law enforcement associations argue the proposal would amount to a ban on cigarettes, supercharging a black market for illicit products.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by wildfires in L.A. County in partnership with 211 LA.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The partnership helped propel Microsoft’s market cap past $3 trillion last year.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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As 2025 begins, Microsoft faces a more tenuous relationship with artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, which the company has backed to the tune of over $13 billion.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Well, the relationship between munis and the 10-year Treasury rate is clear in the chart below.Brett Owens, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Prioritizing ideological defiance over pragmatic cooperation with federal authorities could inadvertently endanger the very communities these leaders are sworn to protect.Christopher Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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These countries' cooperation is a marker of a coordinated campaign to erode American influence in orbit and in the broader geopolitical arena.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Globally, women make up 80% of solo travelers — 82% for Intrepid — reflecting a growing desire for meaningful travel that fosters empowerment and connection.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sharpen your focus, enhance your connections, and turn disruption into a catalyst for growth.Jeanne M. Stafford, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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