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as in partnership
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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2
as in organization
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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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
what's the association between cat hair and my allergic reaction to certain proteins?
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Recent Examples of association
The planned new rules, which are currently under discussion, would allow more short-term rentals per block in residential areas, loosen licensing requirements and prevent homeowners’ associations from blocking new short-term rentals.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
The head of Arizona's restaurant association is not worried that the federal immigration raid at several Colt Grill northern Arizona locations signals that ICE has started widespread restaurant raids in the state.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
Recent research has sparked new concerns over its side effects, including a possible association with neurodegeneration.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
The chapters are organized as brief essays extending from an event that triggers thoughts and associations which Li gathers, not necessarily to make sense of — because this is sometimes not possible — but to notice.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
The head of Arizona's restaurant association is not worried that the federal immigration raid at several Colt Grill northern Arizona locations signals that ICE has started widespread restaurant raids in the state.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
Recent research has sparked new concerns over its side effects, including a possible association with neurodegeneration.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
The chapters are organized as brief essays extending from an event that triggers thoughts and associations which Li gathers, not necessarily to make sense of — because this is sometimes not possible — but to notice.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
Noun
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Firefly is deep into the capital-intensive development of a new medium-class rocket named Eclipse in partnership with Northrop Grumman, which made a $50 million strategic investment into Firefly in May.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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Rublev has signed a multiyear partnership with K-Swiss; the duo has designed and launched the K-Frame Speed Rublo as part of this collaboration.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Inside Southwest Detroit is a collection of different organizations that use arts and culture as community development tools, and runs a blog called the Southwest Detroiter.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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While the annual Rides N’ School Supplies car show remains the centerpiece, the organization’s reach extends far beyond a single day.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Whether the student interned at a biotech lab or a local nonprofit, the depth of relationship with the recommender and their strategic approach to requesting a letter can ensure that the letter of recommendation will contribute something meaningful and distinct to their overall admissions profile.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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He’s considered a work-in-progress defensively, learning a lot from his close relationship with Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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OpenAI worked with education researchers and learning scientists from more than 40 institutions worldwide in developing the tool.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The vote has no legal authority but sends a symbolic message about the direction employees feel the institution is headed.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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By 2001, one research team found that kinship families in at least 26 states could be denied financial support.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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There is a sense of kinship as Trump was indicted in 2023 for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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How do Americans' views of Trump differ by party affiliation?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Member Sarah Newberry Moore, whose affiliation with MYC goes back to her grandfather, competed on the 2024 U.S. team in the Nacra 17 co-ed catamaran.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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The signing ceremony, between the CNC’s Bruel and BFI director BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts, was preceded by a tour of the institute’s BFI Southbank home.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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This new one is a slim shot from CLASH, about a man recovering from a foot injury and remembering his time working for an institute that studied (among other things) black holes.—
Drew Broussard
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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Still, remember that no app can replace the value of human connection.—
Robert Cannon,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Leaders of both cities are expected to promote future collaboration and support a shared vision of greater connection, according to the city news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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