1
as in kinship
the fact or state of having something in common
studied the relationship between the phases of the moon and ocean tides
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the street's shopkeepers have a good business relationship
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Recent Examples of relationship
Now, Kardashian—a reality star and business mogul—and Hamilton, a pro F1 driver, have not confirmed any sort of relationship just yet, but the duo are rumored to have begun dating earlier this year, when they were spotted enjoying a romantic getaway at the Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Jesus is Jesus, and anybody can have a relationship with him.
—James Powel, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Many might think the 28-year age gap is prima facie evidence of a sugar daddy/sugar baby relationship.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
In an email, an MIT spokesperson declined to comment on Hoffman’s post but said the school conducted a 2020 review of its relationship with Epstein and subsequently updated its gift-acceptance processes.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Jesus is Jesus, and anybody can have a relationship with him.
—James Powel, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Many might think the 28-year age gap is prima facie evidence of a sugar daddy/sugar baby relationship.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
In an email, an MIT spokesperson declined to comment on Hoffman’s post but said the school conducted a 2020 review of its relationship with Epstein and subsequently updated its gift-acceptance processes.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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They’d been drawn by the pay, but also by a sense of altruism and imagined kinship.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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In Texas, kids taken into state custody leave a kinship placement twice as often as the nationwide rate, according to a USA TODAY analysis of federal data tracking kids removed from their homes in a four-year period.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Adidas has welcomed musician Peso Pluma to the family, establishing a partnership with the chart-topping Mexican singer and rapper who has helped bring Mexican music to a global audience.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The partnership between Dimoldenberg and Gloria Sanchez pairs a fresh, digital-first creative voice with a production company that has a track record of backing distinctive storytelling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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In his first playoff game, a thriller against the Los Angeles Rams, McMillan caught five passes for 81 yards, using his connection with quarterback Bryce Young to get the ball downfield.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2016, Karp was trying to help his son, who was interested in a film career, and reached out to Epstein in hopes of making a connection with Woody Allen.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The collaboration between Fincantieri and Generative Bionics also holds strategic importance in strengthening European technological sovereignty by drawing on expertise developed across research institutions and the advanced industrial supply chain.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 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,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prior to this, in 2022, his mother – the late Queen Elizabeth II – revoked her second son's military associations and royal patronages in the wake of Giuffre's September 2021 lawsuit, which was later settled for an undisclosed sum.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Aside from his association with Epstein, Mandelson previously had to resign twice from senior government posts because of scandals over money or ethics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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If painting and digital media can be seen as frenemies that alternate between conflict and cooperation, John Pomara’s splendid new show at Barry Whistler Gallery is a masterful case study of the sometimes tense, sometimes thriving interaction of the two.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Homan said a complete drawdown would hinge upon continued cooperation.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Research has shown high levels of correlation between poverty and neglect accusations.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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This correlation continues today, and not just because Piesse’s writing helped inform the modern-day olfactive pyramid.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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An independent team does not have a conference affiliation.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Williams has both west coast and east coast affiliations having been born in New York City but received his bachelor's degree at Stanford University in Palo Alto, just down the road from Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium where the game will be played.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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