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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, but there doesn't appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the students' best interests at heart
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Recent Examples of liaison
After the Story of Ireland cast found out, Deadline has seen evidence that Ryan was visited at least once by his liaison officer, while others from the production cut ties with him.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
At the sculpture garden, the War Memorial's Indigenous liaison officer, Michael Bell, introduced the prince to Indigenous veterans before delivering a Welcome to Country on behalf of the Ngunnawal people, the traditional custodians of the Canberra region.
—Kylie Walters, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The commissioner will serve as the direct liaison between surfers, competition platforms and USA Surfing leadership.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
The city is working to create a youth advisory board to be a liaison between teens and the city government.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
At the sculpture garden, the War Memorial's Indigenous liaison officer, Michael Bell, introduced the prince to Indigenous veterans before delivering a Welcome to Country on behalf of the Ngunnawal people, the traditional custodians of the Canberra region.
—Kylie Walters, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The commissioner will serve as the direct liaison between surfers, competition platforms and USA Surfing leadership.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
The city is working to create a youth advisory board to be a liaison between teens and the city government.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
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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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Investors had cheered the talks and the prospect of change at a fiercely independent company that had relied on decades-old relationships.—
Edwin Chan,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards aim to provide career-defining opportunities for emerging talent by introducing them to the realities of professional filmmaking and equipping them with the tools to advance their work.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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But as Gemini season begins, your partnerships take center stage — conversations, commitments and unexpected developments keep you on your toes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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He was warmly welcomed in the chamber, and much of his speech focused on the kinship and history between the US and the UK.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because at its core, this legal drama that revolves around artificial intelligence is actually rooted in the very human impulses of kinship, greed, betrayal, and power.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Crafted by designer and architect Peter Marino in collaboration with Peter McCoy of McCoy Construction, the entire spread offers a total of 39 bedrooms and 50 full bathrooms, plus another nine powder rooms, across an astonishing 70,000 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, the Hammer Museum hosts free, guided Mindful Awareness Meditations every Thursday in its Billy Wilder Theater, a collaboration with UCLA Mindful.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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But its primary association in the public consciousness since the nineteen-eighties is with the criminal underworld, particularly the drug cartels.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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New research is suggesting a strong association between mouth bacteria and gastric cancer.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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State your position directly, then offer a workable option so cooperation can move forward without pressure.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The mining boom is driven by global demand for rare earths used in smartphones and military equipment, but Myanmar’s civil war and limited regional cooperation hamper efforts to address the environmental crisis.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 2015, six Baltimore police officers were charged with felonies ranging from assault to murder in connection with the death of Freddie Gray, a Black man who’d suffered a spinal injury while riding in a police van.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Pop star Britney Spears has been charged with suspicion of DUI in connection to a March 4 traffic incident in California.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Two days before Cunningham changed her party affiliation, The News & Observer asked the House Democratic leader if she and other swing vote Democrats were still caucusing with the three Democrats who lost their primaries, including Cunningham.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Such resistance would be in keeping with general voter trends in the United States, where party loyalty often takes precedence over religious affiliation.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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