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as in partnerships
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 organizations
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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Recent Examples of associations
Despite initial opposition from dentists, doctors, veterinarians, optometrists, the Connecticut Hospital Association and various business and banking associations, HB5127 got a favorable vote Thursday in the House of Representatives.
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
His larger donations have come from contractor unions, trade associations for railroads and dentists, a few California tribes and a large number of individuals who made the maximum contributions to his campaign fund last year.
—Andrew Graham
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Behind the scenes, the hotel team reduces food waste through a number of initiatives, including distributing unused food to those in need through partnerships with local associations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The organization is governed by its Supervisory Board, which is composed of representatives of national publishers’ associations and senior executives of media companies.
—Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Rocha Moya is one of a number of top politicians viewed as protected by their associations with López Obrador.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Under the current system, federal prosecutors can be subject to investigations by state bar associations, which license and discipline all attorneys.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Before the unanimous vote to defer the interim agreement decision, commissioners heard from dozens of residents and representatives from local civic associations who urged them to reconsider.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
His larger donations have come from contractor unions, trade associations for railroads and dentists, a few California tribes and a large number of individuals who made the maximum contributions to his campaign fund last year.
—Andrew Graham
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Behind the scenes, the hotel team reduces food waste through a number of initiatives, including distributing unused food to those in need through partnerships with local associations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
The organization is governed by its Supervisory Board, which is composed of representatives of national publishers’ associations and senior executives of media companies.
—Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Rocha Moya is one of a number of top politicians viewed as protected by their associations with López Obrador.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Under the current system, federal prosecutors can be subject to investigations by state bar associations, which license and discipline all attorneys.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Before the unanimous vote to defer the interim agreement decision, commissioners heard from dozens of residents and representatives from local civic associations who urged them to reconsider.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
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Some interpreted McVay’s demeanor on Thursday night as evidence of a splinter in one of the league’s most successful partnerships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, for the next six years, Uranus will be opposite your sign affecting your closest partnerships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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These organizations, striving to fill the information gap created by the state government’s increasing drift toward secrecy — can’t rely on taxpayers to pay their bills.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Suing government agencies is not a first choice for most reporters and news organizations.—
Charles Ornstein,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at the Spanish champions, all of whom wanted to speak anonymously to protect relationships.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Schnura’s paintings highlight the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals, according to the Forest Preserve District of Will County.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The question is whether institutions will adapt quickly enough to remain relevant.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mavra Javed does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Mavra Javed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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This goes back to the association of tattoos with criminal elements of Japanese society, and gang affiliations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Known as the godfather of public relations, Bernays explained how the unconscious element of people in democratic societies could be manipulated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trade during the Bronze Age significantly influenced the structures of early societies.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sleepers was your first of five collaborations with Robert De Niro.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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The new songs, both collaborations with French producer Gener8ion, comprise a two-track single that’s also out today on streaming services.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lumai has made the Nova server available for evaluation to hyperscalers, neo-clouds, enterprises, and research institutes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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They are now accepted and used by a large segment of users, including academic and research institutes as well as leading humanoid robotics companies.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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