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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the public television station is producing the series in association with a foundation for the arts
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
all associations meeting on town property must be registered with and approved by the registrar's office
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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
what's the association between cat hair and my allergic reaction to certain proteins?
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Recent Examples of association
However, the mounting pressure against athletics associations is affecting California college athletes nonetheless.
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Calmatters, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The influencer is also known for her association with Balenciaga, having fronted the fashion house’s Le City handbag campaign earlier this year alongside Kim Kardashian and Nicola Peltz Beckham.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
One in 4 Idaho coroners have repeatedly fallen short, according to records provided by the state coroners association.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
Its depiction is based on the real-life mobster Tony Spilotro’s association with the Las Vegas Tower of Pizza restaurant in the 1960s.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Calmatters, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The influencer is also known for her association with Balenciaga, having fronted the fashion house’s Le City handbag campaign earlier this year alongside Kim Kardashian and Nicola Peltz Beckham.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
One in 4 Idaho coroners have repeatedly fallen short, according to records provided by the state coroners association.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
Its depiction is based on the real-life mobster Tony Spilotro’s association with the Las Vegas Tower of Pizza restaurant in the 1960s.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for association
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Society Pass continues to focus on expanding its e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia through acquisitions and strategic partnerships.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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On foreign policy, Yoon — who has worked closely with Washington and Tokyo to solidify security cooperation in the face of North Korean threats — expressed optimism that the three-way partnership will continue to expand under Trump’s government.Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The two were in an on-again-off-again relationship for more than four years starting in 2006, when Wood was 18 and Manson was 37.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Allerton had stopped returning Lee’s letters some time ago, and the sting of their broken relationship lingers.Nick Romano, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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As Bitcoin adoption grows, more and more institutions will hold larger amounts of Bitcoin, and there is a legitimate question of whether such institutions (or even wealthy individuals) should be holding their private keys.Korok Ray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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But this year, that's when the department began testing the form with a limited number of students and institutions.Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024
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His lobbying against Trump's interests was unusual given their political kinship, said Meghan Faulkner, the director of communications at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a watchdog group that has been strongly critical of Trump.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Blood quantum, with its mathematical fussiness and emphasis on purity, bears little relationship to many tribes’ pre-contact approaches to belonging, which tended to be based on a looser approach to kinship.Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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Tax reform is an issue that all Americans, regardless of their party affiliation, can get behind.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Those who support non-citizen voting, regardless of party affiliation, have no claim to support the rule of law.K. Lloyd Billingsley, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Of course, departments and research institutes are often led by faculty members who continue their scholarly work.Daniel Diermeier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The race is at a very early stage, said Eric Schickler, co-director of the institute.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Service: As Good as Verizon During testing, connections to the MobileX service in New York City were strong and fast.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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By killing Victor, Oz rids himself of all meaningful connections to his past, fortifying his ascension to Gotham kingpin in solitude.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Association.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/association. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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