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
These direct relationships of mutual candor and trust have been vital in delivering wins for the state where others reeled.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Ukraine has more experience defending against these drones than any other country on the planet — a valuable skill set considering Iran’s close military relationship with Russia.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The festival, set for April 25-26 at Memorial Park, celebrates Cupertino’s sister city relationship with Toyokawa, Japan.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Paltrow appeared in an ad for Astronomer — the company who employed Cabot until her relationship with married then-CEO Andy Byron was made public at the fateful Coldplay concert.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Ukraine has more experience defending against these drones than any other country on the planet — a valuable skill set considering Iran’s close military relationship with Russia.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The festival, set for April 25-26 at Memorial Park, celebrates Cupertino’s sister city relationship with Toyokawa, Japan.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Paltrow appeared in an ad for Astronomer — the company who employed Cabot until her relationship with married then-CEO Andy Byron was made public at the fateful Coldplay concert.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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She’s especially revered in Shiite Islam because of her kinship with the imams.—
Mary Thurlkill,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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How did Henley, a rock star living in a big house on Mulholland Drive, find such a kinship with Thoreau, who famously chose a simple, deliberate life amid nature?—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The partnership centers on the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix (May 9-10) and the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), with BTA branding on the team’s F50 catamaran plus destination content across digital platforms, and prominence during race-week events.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Longtime volunteer Jill Harris says Berman makes sure each bunny gets a good home, and the adopting family has a good connection.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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For comparison, Wired notes that dial-up connections operate at a minimum of 20,000 bits per second.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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The recent visit builds on a collaboration with Miami Lighthouse.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 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,
1 Apr. 2026
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The association backs a bill moving through both chambers at the State Capitol that would enhance the existing law.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some Democrats argue that the cost of ignoring young male voters is higher than the risk of association with Piker.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Choose cooperation over speed and pressure.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Evidence withheld from defense According to the complaint, Von Zamft did not disclose cooperation letters regarding Tricia Geter, Smith’s ex-girlfriend and a key witness in the case.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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And our sleep quality has a direct correlation to our comfort and sleep environment.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The system can exist in multiple states at once and develop strong internal correlations.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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In California's primaries, the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, move on to the November general election.—
Perry Stein The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Boyde is one of a trio of Americans, of varying political affiliations, that USA TODAY asked about how their lives had changed since the onset of the conflict.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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