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
Everybody’s got a dad, everybody’s got a mom, lots of people have sons and daughters, people are in relationships.
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Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
This makes intuitive sense, as relationships are not merely systems of information exchange.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The movie also references this idea by having Kakeru establish a relationship with trees, which are plants that are said to have souls.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 May 2026
That’s the underlying pitch of the run club boom: a free, recurring activity that produces real fitness gains and real relationships, without the cost of a night out or the fatigue of swiping.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
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Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
This makes intuitive sense, as relationships are not merely systems of information exchange.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The movie also references this idea by having Kakeru establish a relationship with trees, which are plants that are said to have souls.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 May 2026
That’s the underlying pitch of the run club boom: a free, recurring activity that produces real fitness gains and real relationships, without the cost of a night out or the fatigue of swiping.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for relationship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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Collins admits to feeling a kinship with Simpson, who was the target of the tabloids of her day.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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At the hospital, Feldman and others wondered how to help kinship families beyond children’s medical treatment.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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In the last two debates, Becerra, considered the party's frontrunner, has faced scrutiny from other candidates and the public over his connection to Williamson.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In softball, Rowles has fit right in with the program’s connection, according to teammate Riley Belcik.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Crucially, Yoriko sees her process as a three-way collaboration between herself, the subject and the material, especially the wood — an approach that couldn’t be more different from the (mostly male) great artist-genius stereotype usually peddled in films.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Set to unspool on May 14 at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film and staged in collaboration with the Fantastic Pavilion, the Showcase has established itself as a pivotal platform for the international exposure of horror, fantasy, and science fiction films hailing from Ibero-America.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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As well as attracting huge foot traffic to its stores, the company’s brand benefits from its association with one of the Switzerland’s most storied watchmakers.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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In a 2019 genome-wide association study published in Nature Communications, researchers identified 351 genetic loci associated with morning chronotype (up from just 24 a decade ago) in a meta-analysis of nearly 700,000 individuals.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The agenda exposes the mutual dependence of the two rival superpowers, marked by distrust but driven by a quest for cooperation and stability.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The tenant in cooperation with the property owner is looking to start the next phase of the buildout.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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But, with almost perfect correlation, my daily activities will map onto my dreamscape.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Attribution science does something that correlation studies cannot.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Block party permits are not intended for private parties or events related to political affiliations, commercial or religious organizations, or for neighbors who host a party on their private property.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Voters are eligible to participate in Georgia’s primary elections regardless of party affiliation.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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