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Definition of affiliatenext
as in chapter
a local unit of an organization our local Humane Society is an affiliate of a national organization

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verb

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Recent Examples of affiliate
Noun
According to Feeney’s official transaction page, the pitcher elected retirement shortly after he was moved from the Triple-A affiliate Woosox to the Double-A affiliate Sea Dogs, where some struggles on the mound continued. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links. Jennifer Liu ashton Jackson, CNBC, 29 June 2026
Verb
Federal authorities said the trafficking network was affiliated with the Sinaloa cartel, a Mexican transnational criminal organization long tied to major drug operations in the United States. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026 Like the rest of the state, many voters in El Paso County — consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing counties in the country — have been registering to vote without affiliating with a party. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for affiliate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliate
Noun
  • On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 July 2026
  • Either way, Reyes didn't spend long with San Diego's organization, and the release closes another chapter in a long and persistent career.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Finally, the third module consisted of a controller that interfaced with the spacecraft to help point the telescope.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 June 2026
  • Prescription data flows from electronic prescribing networks into pharmacy management systems, which then interface with electronic health records, inventory databases, and robotic dispensing units.
    Ethan Stone June 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
    Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026
  • Brave Iranian citizens took to the streets calling for liberty, only to be met with bullets, prison cells, torture and death.
    Shaun McCutcheon, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Valentine and Suarez did not respond to letters mailed to addresses that appeared to be associated with them.
    David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sent a letter Tuesday informing Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown of the decision, citing Anthropic’s close coordination and cooperation with government officials to address risks associated with its models.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Rowling and longtime confederates Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts are exec producing, so she is expected to be involved in the decision-making on the series.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Authorities are accusing Antonio Hernandez and confederates Ivan Murillo-Hernandez and Alexis Garcia Martinez of ripping off mail from unsuspecting venues with the help of four juveniles, whose names were not released.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Verb
  • Diogo Costo had six saves for Colombia, which marked more saves than the team had in its first two matches combined.
    Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Grab a tortilla chip and scoop up a bite of this multi-layered dip that combines the flavors of the Southwest.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Vingegaard’s victory at the Giro d’Italia in May, allied with Wout Van Aert’s cathartic win at Paris-Roubaix, has delivered two key objectives but the surprise departure of head of racing Grischa Niermann to Lidl-Trek was a blow.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • But the rub this time is the introduction of Varang (Oona Chaplin), an unhinged leader of a tribe who allies herself with human villains.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Everyone is having a good hang together.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 June 2026
  • But unlike in other disputes, the players did not hang together, expressing significant division with union leadership.
    Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026

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“Affiliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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