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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, but there doesn't appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the students' best interests at heart
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Recent Examples of liaison
Advertisement In his new position as executive director, Sibley will act as a liaison between the LAPD and the commission, which acts much like a corporate board of directors by setting policies and providing direction for the department.
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Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
An example of this would be FEMA acting as a liaison between North Carolina and the Army Corps of Engineers to remove debris and create infrastructure following Hurricane Helene.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Jan. 2025
Bailey is a community outreach liaison for Trulieve, the world’s largest cannabis retailer.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025
One of Trump’s deputy chiefs of staff, James Blair, will be a liaison to Congress.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025
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Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
An example of this would be FEMA acting as a liaison between North Carolina and the Army Corps of Engineers to remove debris and create infrastructure following Hurricane Helene.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Jan. 2025
Bailey is a community outreach liaison for Trulieve, the world’s largest cannabis retailer.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Jan. 2025
One of Trump’s deputy chiefs of staff, James Blair, will be a liaison to Congress.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for liaison
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
Noun
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While the doctors found nothing alarming, disturbing allegations about Payne’s relationship with Henry began to emerge on TikTok around that time.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Women have clocked in a decade of career work or more and have modern relationships with their partners, right?—
Sugey Palomares,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2025
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Before leaving for Tokyo, Jacobs spoke with WWD about his return to Japan and the impetus behind doing an exclusive partnership in Japan with Isetan.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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It’s being done in coordination with the Black Archives of Mid-America, which publishes a Black history booklet in partnership with the Kansas City Public Library and the Local Investment Commission, also known as LINC.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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It’s believed that these apartments were shared by those either connected through kinship or through occupation.—
Ashley Gardini,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Jan. 2025
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Previous archaeological evidence has suggested that kinship was a key factor in maintaining political authority within Moche society.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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This peak in orders is unprecedented in the history of Italy's sparkling wine exports for the month of November, the association says.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Cosmos livestock shipping association held its annual meeting Saturday afternoon.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Three out of 4 support denying federal funds to sanctuary cities that limit their cooperation with immigration authorities; nearly as many back using the U.S. military to arrest and detain immigrants without legal status.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2025
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Golden Triangle administers the scholarships in cooperation with Mount Dora Community Trust. Award considerations include scholastic ability, responsibility toward education, financial need and includes a special emphasis on community service.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Professors and therapists Richard Schwartz and Jacqueline Olds from Harvard Medical School investigated the connection between areas of the brain and love.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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So much of the album is about struggling with connections, struggling to have faith that the world is going to get better, that your life is going to get better.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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There is also campaigning by other candidates on political party affiliation.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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President Trump's early approval ratings show he's settled into office in a better spot than in 2017 — but Americans remain starkly divided based on partisan affiliations.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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