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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, but there doesn't appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the students' best interests at heart
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Recent Examples of liaison
In a new interview with NewsNation, Oddi — who is still incarcerated in Miami — revealed more sordid details about the liaisons with Combs and Ventura.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Politics After paying people to leave, one federal agency is scrambling to fill positions
Figuring out how to assign overtime and being the liaison between management and employees probably represent the union's biggest savings to the government, says Rosario-Lebron.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 11 May 2025
Jamel Robinson Artist, Harlem Kevin Young Writer, Washington, D.C.
Sophie Treharne Nurse
Artist liaison, Fort Greene
Kambui Olujimi
Artist, Queens
Any advice on how to interpret art?
Take your time.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 8 May 2025
Former teacher Dani Pierce was educator liaison at the department of education before losing her job this spring under the agency’s reduction in force efforts as Trump hopes to abolish the department completely.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 6 May 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Politics After paying people to leave, one federal agency is scrambling to fill positions
Figuring out how to assign overtime and being the liaison between management and employees probably represent the union's biggest savings to the government, says Rosario-Lebron.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 11 May 2025
Jamel Robinson Artist, Harlem Kevin Young Writer, Washington, D.C.
Sophie Treharne Nurse
Artist liaison, Fort Greene
Kambui Olujimi
Artist, Queens
Any advice on how to interpret art?
Take your time.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 8 May 2025
Former teacher Dani Pierce was educator liaison at the department of education before losing her job this spring under the agency’s reduction in force efforts as Trump hopes to abolish the department completely.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
Noun
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Legacy brands with deep customer relationships face a unique challenge.—
Zornitza Stefanova,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Rivera runs through every permutation of the Aislin/Stacy relationship.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The orbital laboratory is operated through a global partnership of space agencies, including NASA, Roscosmos, the European Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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In January 2024, Drax formalized its partnership with GSNR with a memorandum of understanding.—
Tom Brown,
Wired News,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Barr found no kinship with the fellow female comedian.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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But this kinship with the ocean has also made the Philippines acutely vulnerable to the extreme weather that is becoming both more fierce and frequent.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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So, in February 1900, when MTV’s football players moved to start playing competitive games and indicated their desire to join the local football association, their fellow members were aghast.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Elevated mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and rising housing costs—including homeowners association fees and home insurance premiums—have pushed many prospective buyers to the sidelines, dampening demand.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Speakers urged calm and cooperation with law enforcement.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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The Minnesota Democrat lauded the cooperation between Minnesota leaders and state law enforcement.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
Noun
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However, a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed the connection.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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Though the heady Mahomes-Kelce connection will remain lethal in the red zone, Reid will need to find other playmakers to lighten the seven-time All-Pro’s in-season load.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Oz had previously pretended his mother was dead in order to protect her from the type of blowback that comes with his affiliations.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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To stand out, Mercedes-Benz Places is relying heavily on its brand affiliation.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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