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as in partnerships
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 organizations
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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Recent Examples of associations
Tesla has no independent dealerships, but dealership associations in multiple states have filed numerous lawsuits against Tesla to prevent the company from selling cars.
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
So many patients, consumers, health care professionals, associations, government officials and other caring people have taken time out of their day to reach out.
—Desiree Adib, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
December kicked off with a bountiful new moon in Sagittarius, activating your socially conscious 11th house of associations and community.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Encourage family members to sit quietly and let the kittens approach them, offering treats or toys to build positive associations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Quinine, which is safe for rat consumption, was chosen to mimic the kind of averse cues, or unpleasant associations, that first-time drug users can experience.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Research efforts are underway by our team to better understand these associations over broader timescales.
—Jonathan G. Hakun, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Physical activity monitors that can dissociate time and intensity might help future research unravel these associations more clearly.
—Jonathan G. Hakun, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
So many patients, consumers, health care professionals, associations, government officials and other caring people have taken time out of their day to reach out.
—Desiree Adib, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
December kicked off with a bountiful new moon in Sagittarius, activating your socially conscious 11th house of associations and community.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Encourage family members to sit quietly and let the kittens approach them, offering treats or toys to build positive associations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Quinine, which is safe for rat consumption, was chosen to mimic the kind of averse cues, or unpleasant associations, that first-time drug users can experience.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Research efforts are underway by our team to better understand these associations over broader timescales.
—Jonathan G. Hakun, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Physical activity monitors that can dissociate time and intensity might help future research unravel these associations more clearly.
—Jonathan G. Hakun, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
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Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Strong networks help women identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and market expansions.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Success will increasingly depend on how well organizations can balance the deployment of emerging technologies with the human expertise needed to maximize their potential.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These organizations can offer athletes valuable benefits, including representation in group licensing deals, and provide them a collective voice in promoting their views with lawmakers, business leaders and other key constituencies.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors is vital for nonprofits striving for sustainability.Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By addressing these challenges head-on, entrepreneurs can safeguard their legacies, foster stronger family relationships, and set the stage for sustainable business growth.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For supporters, the appeal of his administration revolves in part around his promises to gut the federal government, seek retribution against his political enemies, and remake American institutions.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Records were seized for two Democratic members of Congress and 43 congressional staffers, including 21 with Democratic affiliations, 20 with Republican affiliations, and two who worked in nonpartisan positions.Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Yet, the exemption continues, with MLB having recently dodged a potential Supreme Court review by settling a lawsuit brought by minor league clubs who lost their MLB affiliations.Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The transition supports the development of environmentally sustainable economies and societies.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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With aging populations becoming a global challenge, tools like AgeXtend could redefine how societies approach health and wellness.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Strong networks help women identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and market expansions.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This search for authenticity is also coming through in recent designer collaborations with global brands.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the category, paying off connections their scouts have made at festivals and co-production markets years before.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ask genuinely curious questions, invite in quieter voices, and vocalize connections between related points.Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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