as in association
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the Little League team, despite its name, the Northern Dynamites, has no affiliation with the Northern Dynamite Company
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Recent Examples of affiliation
When broken down by political affiliation, 61% of Republicans agreed with the statement while only 39% of Democrats agreed.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Court documents detail that when Abrego Garcia was detained last month, he was questioned once more about any gang affiliations and told that he would be brought before a judge.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
David Garofalo 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.
—David Garofalo, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
Musk didn't provide any evidence that the heckler had any affiliation with George Soros.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Court documents detail that when Abrego Garcia was detained last month, he was questioned once more about any gang affiliations and told that he would be brought before a judge.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
David Garofalo 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.
—David Garofalo, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
Musk didn't provide any evidence that the heckler had any affiliation with George Soros.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
Noun
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The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The platform has also formed strategic partnerships with third-party security firms to fortify its systems.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lionsgate Television produces in partnership with 20th Television.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In today’s digital-first landscape, social media plays a critical role in shaping audience engagement, brand perception and customer relationships.—
Kurt Allen,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Has a wedding come between your relationship with a loved one?—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That level of cooperation is critical to solving the problem, Parker said, because partisan fights have done nothing to help kids read.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Economic trade and investment spanning the Pacific provide powerful incentives for cooperation, mitigating tensions from China’s steady expansion as a regional and now global military power.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Besides the outstanding form the striker has shown in recent weeks, he’s had a special connection with the Copa del Rey this season.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Social connection: Isolation and loneliness increase the risk of mental health challenges.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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