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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
Florida law requires community associations to maintain a functioning board of directors, and their governing bylaws typically spell out the process for elections or appointments of new board members following resignations.
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Roberto C. Blanch, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The study also uncovered specific organ aging associations with neurodegenerative diseases.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and online marketplaces like Alibaba or ThomasNet can help identify options.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The announcement was met with dismay by many research leaders and the policy itself is now on hold thanks to a legal challenge mounted by a coalition of blue states, university associations and research advocacy groups.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
From debating associations choosing the head on the basis of abs to rich kids bullying another rich one in school for a lack of class, an unrealistic portrayal of the younger generation makes things worse.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
And, while many homeowner associations and condo rules don’t allow renting out a room in one’s home, many are seizing the day to make their hometown more affordable, even as costs continue to escalate.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
As Creative Sparring Partner One of AI’s greatest strengths lies in its ability to detect patterns and associations at scale — correlations the human brain might not consciously recognize.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Some owners are angry that monthly maintenance fees have doubled in recent years, thanks to increases in insurance costs and new laws enacted after the Surfside tower collapse in 2021 requiring condo associations to fully fund their reserves.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Roberto C. Blanch, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The study also uncovered specific organ aging associations with neurodegenerative diseases.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and online marketplaces like Alibaba or ThomasNet can help identify options.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The announcement was met with dismay by many research leaders and the policy itself is now on hold thanks to a legal challenge mounted by a coalition of blue states, university associations and research advocacy groups.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
From debating associations choosing the head on the basis of abs to rich kids bullying another rich one in school for a lack of class, an unrealistic portrayal of the younger generation makes things worse.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
And, while many homeowner associations and condo rules don’t allow renting out a room in one’s home, many are seizing the day to make their hometown more affordable, even as costs continue to escalate.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
As Creative Sparring Partner One of AI’s greatest strengths lies in its ability to detect patterns and associations at scale — correlations the human brain might not consciously recognize.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Some owners are angry that monthly maintenance fees have doubled in recent years, thanks to increases in insurance costs and new laws enacted after the Surfside tower collapse in 2021 requiring condo associations to fully fund their reserves.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associations
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts operates 50 hotels in 35 Indian cities and aims to double that figure through partnerships in midscale and budget properties.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But creating those partnerships are delaying the initiative’s roll out.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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For example, limiting the injunctions to the states and organizations that have participated in the lawsuits alongside the individuals.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes and,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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The newspaper also found that in 2021 and 2022, about half of the foundation's donations went to organizations linked to Musk, his colleagues or his businesses.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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From that will come new relationships and possibly new friendships.—
Jeanne Phillips,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, maintaining strong relationships with external partners—such as cybersecurity consultants and legal advisors—can provide valuable support during a crisis.—
Andrew Hay,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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While some institutions are experiencing record-breaking numbers, others face stagnation or even declines.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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For young staffers, the magazines were life-making, paternalistic institutions, providing support both in and out of the office.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Responses tend to be heavily partisan, but this month’s report showed sentiment down across all political affiliations.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Broad, flawed indicators like tattoos, clothing, neighborhood affiliations, and even social media photos are often used as evidence—regardless of whether the individual has committed any crime.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some anthropologists have argued that the process helped spur the rise of the great Mesoamerican societies such as the Maya and the Aztec.—
Kristen V. Brown,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Previously, the region was seen as largely unfavorable for food production and large-scale human societies in ancient times.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there will also be an endless stream of collaborations.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
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Use these insights to optimize future collaborations and improve audience targeting.—
Sergi Cerrato,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Deconstruction chose sharp turns, unidirectional movements, and disjointed connections, because in place of music, the visual arts and film provided important frameworks for songwriting.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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The new-generation stations deliver up to 900 volts of rapid charging and are able to be used by vehicles with Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connections.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Associations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associations. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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