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
Borderlands has developed relationships with pro-bono attorneys who help immigrants facing deportation.
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Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Many people have a profound attachment to suffering and staying in unhappy relationships and so a lot of my work is trying to figure out why.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The organizational structure itself projected coherence — for instance, title tags indicated location, and categories showed relationships.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at Madrid, all of whom spoke anonymously to protect relationships.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Similarly, Goldsworthy’s early dealings with the Duke of Buccleuch have developed into one of the most significant relationships of his creative life.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Across Europe, officials have had to resign or face censure after the Epstein files revealed relationships that were more extensive than previously disclosed.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
When done well, mirroring can strengthen relationships and increase trust.
—Matt Abrahams, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Schroeder and Pepper note that while girls are often socialized to name feelings, seek help, and build collaborative relationships, boys receive far fewer tools for navigating stress, conflict, and uncertainty.
—Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Many people have a profound attachment to suffering and staying in unhappy relationships and so a lot of my work is trying to figure out why.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The organizational structure itself projected coherence — for instance, title tags indicated location, and categories showed relationships.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at Madrid, all of whom spoke anonymously to protect relationships.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Similarly, Goldsworthy’s early dealings with the Duke of Buccleuch have developed into one of the most significant relationships of his creative life.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Across Europe, officials have had to resign or face censure after the Epstein files revealed relationships that were more extensive than previously disclosed.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
When done well, mirroring can strengthen relationships and increase trust.
—Matt Abrahams, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Schroeder and Pepper note that while girls are often socialized to name feelings, seek help, and build collaborative relationships, boys receive far fewer tools for navigating stress, conflict, and uncertainty.
—Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationships
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Also, research the private and public partnerships that develop AI and provide data to show the impact that AI will have on the state, the business community and the citizens.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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During his seven-year tenure at Loewe, Smith oversaw its collaborations with Studio Ghibli, On Running and Japanese ceramic duo Suna Fujita, developed its TikTok strategy, and orchestrated partnerships with high-profile celebrities.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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But these associations were purely intellectual.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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Think cloud deals, AI infrastructure and collaborations between government and tech firms.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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The brand said the store will also host meetups and collaborations with local creators in the future, and offer Nothing brand merch.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The expedition collected an unprecedented number of chemical, physical and biological samples that will help scientists understand ecosystem connections, biodiversity patterns and how vulnerable these deep-sea environments may be.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The agency allegedly used Bank of America accounts to lure young women with fake modeling offers, while financial records suggest the bank was aware of these suspicious connections, according to plaintiff’s claims.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 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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District 7 voters of all partisan affiliations deserve a clean path to a clean election in 2026.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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In a sign of how bitter relations have sunk, in January star Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman had his Indian Premier League contract abruptly canceled, prompting Dhaka to ban broadcasts of the league in retaliation.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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That effort ultimately was unsuccessful and helped create Lightfoot’s sour relations with the City Council toward the end of her single term.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Relationships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationships. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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