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
Suburban Americans have been slowly moving away from the Republicans over the past 15 years, according to Gallup polling that tracks party affiliation over time.
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Steve Peoples, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect approached the victims and asked for their gang affiliation before producing a firearm and opening fire.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Ortiz-Buenrostro asked two juvenile boys for their gang affiliation, then pulled out a firearm and shot at the victims.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Easter Jeep Safari began without any affiliation to the Jeep brand, organized by local Utahns who wanted an event to gather together and take their Jeeps to the trail.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Steve Peoples, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect approached the victims and asked for their gang affiliation before producing a firearm and opening fire.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Ortiz-Buenrostro asked two juvenile boys for their gang affiliation, then pulled out a firearm and shot at the victims.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Easter Jeep Safari began without any affiliation to the Jeep brand, organized by local Utahns who wanted an event to gather together and take their Jeeps to the trail.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
Noun
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The association backs a bill moving through both chambers at the State Capitol that would enhance the existing law.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some Democrats argue that the cost of ignoring young male voters is higher than the risk of association with Piker.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The partnership centers on the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix (May 9-10) and the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), with BTA branding on the team’s F50 catamaran plus destination content across digital platforms, and prominence during race-week events.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The close relationship between Lewandowski and Noem drew scrutiny.—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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As of Saturday, police said the motive and the suspect's relationship to the victim were unknown.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The recent visit builds on a collaboration with Miami Lighthouse.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Choose cooperation over speed and pressure.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Evidence withheld from defense According to the complaint, Von Zamft did not disclose cooperation letters regarding Tricia Geter, Smith’s ex-girlfriend and a key witness in the case.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Longtime volunteer Jill Harris says Berman makes sure each bunny gets a good home, and the adopting family has a good connection.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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For comparison, Wired notes that dial-up connections operate at a minimum of 20,000 bits per second.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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