1
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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3
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 voluntary association is currently made up of 56 countries, most formerly under British rule, of which King Charles is the ceremonial head.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The associations were strongest among people under 60, people without obesity, those with high blood pressure or two or more preexisting conditions, and women, the authors found.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple of students a day.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The associations were strongest among people under 60, people without obesity, those with high blood pressure or two or more preexisting conditions, and women, the authors found.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple of students a day.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for association
Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
Noun
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Some students will arrive at college already managing audiences and partnerships.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The hotline came to the county in 2022 in partnership with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to provide 24/7 coverage for all residents in the county.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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The university had more grants terminated than all organizations in politically red states combined.—
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The United Nations handles delivery once the food reaches port, and organizations such as Save the Children and Doctors Without Borders typically carry shipments to the children who ultimately consume them.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The complexities of these relationships often serve as a barrier to reporting the abuse to police or seeking proper medical attention due to the fear of public opinion, shame or retribution.—
Samantha Dos Santos,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the happiest cases, a company could establish long-term funding relationships and receive predictable year-in, year-out operating support, thus becoming an institution, which could, in turn, offer its own new-work labs and programs.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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The wave of selfies of Francis' open casket highlight the clash between the 2,000-year-old religious institution and modern sensibilities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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But in the absence of Valérie and Lucas, Michelle develops a kinship with her best friend’s son, Vincent (Pierre Lottin), who’s fresh out of prison and looking for work.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2025
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Influenced by Charles Darwin’s work on evolution, Maine differentiated between a dynamic West that embraced the rights of individuals and a frozen non-West forever caught in the throes of kinship obligations.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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No, Tesla's recent fall from grace is under no uncertain terms the result of its eccentric CEO's affiliation with the President of the United States.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The White House’s claims about Abrego Garcia’s gang affiliation are based mostly on one confidential tip.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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After pushback from the university — the institute’s projects included work to reduce health care disparities between rural and urban areas — the NIH restored its grant March 29.—
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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After pushback from the university — the institute's projects included work to reduce health care disparities between rural and urban areas — the NIH restored its grant March 29.—
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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At this point, their color is also revealed, showing how difficult the quiz setters expected that set of connections to be.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Other Connecticut connections going pro New Haven native Tyler Booker, an All-American offensive lineman at Alabama, was picked 12th overall by the Dallas Cowboys.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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