as in associations
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 affiliations
There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply — most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event’s political affiliations.
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Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The stories had to do with Chen’s affiliations with the Chinese military.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Eric Palkovacs does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
What were his religious affiliations?
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Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
While some credit unions are open to anyone who wants to join, many have affiliations, such as military affiliations, or are only open to people living in a certain area or those working for a specific employer.
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The defense lawyers argued that downtown, including K Street, is neutral territory, where members of various gang affiliations regularly crossed paths.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Previous online bullying prompts statement Concern over Annis' previous affiliations are just the tip of the iceberg of how carefully dissected Love Island contestants become.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The stories had to do with Chen’s affiliations with the Chinese military.
—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Eric Palkovacs does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
What were his religious affiliations?
—
Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
While some credit unions are open to anyone who wants to join, many have affiliations, such as military affiliations, or are only open to people living in a certain area or those working for a specific employer.
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The defense lawyers argued that downtown, including K Street, is neutral territory, where members of various gang affiliations regularly crossed paths.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Previous online bullying prompts statement Concern over Annis' previous affiliations are just the tip of the iceberg of how carefully dissected Love Island contestants become.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliations
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To mitigate the financial impact, players’ associations usually create a lockout fund that pays players a portion of their salary during a work stoppage.
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These non-profit associations focus on every imaginable issue and activity, and reflect the widely divergent views of our population.
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The venue has partnerships with unions including the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local One, which represents stagehand crew.
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Reuters said those earnings were driven largely by partnerships in the Middle East.
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Junior talent now learns strategy earlier while AI handles repetitive production, giving humans more space for taste, storytelling and relationships.
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.
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Rather than viewing partnerships with Minority-Serving Institutions as philanthropy, companies should view them as long-term talent investments through internships, workforce partnerships, entrepreneurship centers, and research collaborations.
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Their friendship has spanned years of red carpets, late-night hangs and creative collaborations.
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The organization's ultimate goal is to identify the names of all 10 million people who were enslaved in North America whose names have been lost to history, in order to bring dignity to the enslaved and to create family connections for the living.
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Having real and repeated connections with a Nationals player like Cavalli could connect the team more with the people closest to it.
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“Affiliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliations. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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