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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
More than 286 production, sales and distribution companies along with international film commissions and trade associations are confirmed.
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Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Mars in Leo is energizing your 11th house of associations, community affairs and friendship groups, giving you a surge of enthusiasm and perhaps even viral moments on social media.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The association was particularly significant among women, especially in older age groups.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Some downtown business associations and labor unions who supported his run for City Council in 2020 have also slipped away.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Mars in Leo is energizing your 11th house of associations, community affairs and friendship groups, giving you a surge of enthusiasm and perhaps even viral moments on social media.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The association was particularly significant among women, especially in older age groups.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Some downtown business associations and labor unions who supported his run for City Council in 2020 have also slipped away.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
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Society Pass continues to focus on expanding its e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia through acquisitions and strategic partnerships.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Both personal and professional deals can turn into lifelong partnerships.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its Ibotta Performance Network and maintaining relationships with key partners such as Walmart, Dollar General, and Family Dollar.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Tonight: Explore! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which will turn your attention to your closest relationships.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, the global rules of the game have changed since 2017, when existing U.S. initiatives, coalitions, and institutions still had a lot of juice.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Over in Las Vegas, industry players are also throwing bets on the fate of a institution far more cherished than the U.S. government: the American Film Market.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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These folks carried with them a kinship and familiarity with death.Tithi Bhattacharya / Made by History, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus' kinship runs deeper than godmother and goddaughter.Jessica Wang, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024
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DiSalvo clarified that her challenges were independent of her affiliation with the group.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The brand’s light blue and red colors and logo, with a baseball shooting through the sky like a comet, honor the team’s long-time affiliation with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The institute has been comparatively quiet about implications for a Harris presidency.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Commentators have noted the importance of this sort of space in a place like India, where, despite a growing number of universities, multidisciplinary institutes are uncommon, and scientific output lags behind those of other large economies.Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
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Service: As Good as Verizon During testing, connections to the MobileX service in New York City were strong and fast.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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By killing Victor, Oz rids himself of all meaningful connections to his past, fortifying his ascension to Gotham kingpin in solitude.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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