as in partnerships
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 relationships
The new adaptation has to figure out how to update the screenplay to avoid the mostly exploitational way such relationships were treated in the dramas of the 1970s.
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Some young men say early exposure led to compulsive use, affecting relationships and daily life.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Nutland added that in the wake of the Iran war, gold had reverted to its more traditional relationships.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Rituals centered on relationships, whether personal or professional, can be especially powerful.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
But Kennedy argues Dell’s multi-decade supplier relationships give it an edge over competitors in securing what’s available.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The 48-year-old business owner and former MMA fighter has been known to work across the aisle and has strong relationships with some Democrats, which Heinrich and Fetterman have cited for their support.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Some young men say early exposure led to compulsive use, affecting relationships and daily life.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Nutland added that in the wake of the Iran war, gold had reverted to its more traditional relationships.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Rituals centered on relationships, whether personal or professional, can be especially powerful.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
But Kennedy argues Dell’s multi-decade supplier relationships give it an edge over competitors in securing what’s available.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The 48-year-old business owner and former MMA fighter has been known to work across the aisle and has strong relationships with some Democrats, which Heinrich and Fetterman have cited for their support.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationships
Noun
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It was based on partnerships with entities ranging from local non-profits, large international organizations and national health systems.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Chadwick said the University of Kansas Hospital will continue partnerships with hospitals across the metro that provide PICU services to help meet patient needs.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For many viewers, the dog’s reaction felt like a reminder that rescue animals arrive with histories—habits, memories, and sensory associations formed long before adoption.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu is convening a conference of condominium associations from around the city for Wednesday evening to share ideas on what — if anything — the city can do to ease the financial pressure.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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Peeps collaborations and twists Peeps remain a polarizing but perennial Easter staple, blending nostalgia with a growing lineup of modern collaborations.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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With each performance, expect surprise collaborations like veteran vocalist Nicole Wray’s appearance at the opening show.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Self-reflection is currently an ideal way to deepen our connections.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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These two short notes show the astonishing range of connections and commitments that pour through this book and through her life.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Surfside’s elections are technically nonpartisan, but party affiliations can sometimes influence races.—
Lauren Costantino
March 30,
Miami Herald,
30 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
Noun
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For families Little children are catered to with cots, high chairs, roll-away beds, family swimming time in the pool, and the guest relations team offers movie nights for children in the room, soft toys, games and baby-sitting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Enjoy relations with friends, groups, partners, siblings and neighbors.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Relationships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationships. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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