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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
President Trump’s new liaison to the Justice Department had thoughts about that:
Here is one more:
There are many more where those two came from.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
Two sources said the Navy liaison was moved out of his post early.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2025
One of Tate’s former lawyers, Paul Ingrassia, is now the White House liaison for the Department of Justice.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
Ingrassia is now President Trump’s liaison to the Justice Department.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
Two sources said the Navy liaison was moved out of his post early.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2025
One of Tate’s former lawyers, Paul Ingrassia, is now the White House liaison for the Department of Justice.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
Ingrassia is now President Trump’s liaison to the Justice Department.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
Noun
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Toward the end of high school, Allison found herself in an abusive relationship.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Johnson’s forte is the Manichean gangster movie, in that all his films interrogate the relationship between good and evil.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Joon Loloi's New Collection with Lone Fox Features 21 Unique Heirloom-Style Rugs About the Collaboration Draper James and POLYWOOD share a commitment to quality craftsmanship, making this partnership a natural fit for durable outdoor furniture.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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The thoughtful partnership considers how Angeles National Golf Club is located in the same mountain range as Pasadena and near Altadena, a historically Black neighborhood that was largely impacted by the devastating LA wildfires in January.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Unable to fully process the pangs of rejection, Buck decides to write a play based on their early kinship and enlists the help of Beverly (Lupe Ontiveros) to stage the production at a local community theater in order to win Chuck’s affection.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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The obsession with lineage is at odds with the solidarity of the Middle Passage, which created new forms of kinship.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Of this sample, 510 reported a diagnosis of ED The researchers then used univariate and multivariate logistic regression to look for associations with an emphasis on the a-word: associations.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The association was also set to investigate the Philadelphia 76ers amid Joel Embiid's absence earlier this season, and they are now being looked at due to Paul George and Tyrese Maxey missing games as their season continues to falter.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even without the option of outright purchase, the U.S. will likely continue seeking closer cooperation on mineral extraction and security arrangements.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Successful public health measures rely on cooperation.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Denver Botanic Gardens explores the connection between people and nature The Stadium Game Letters: Paying taxes to fund new stadium for the Denver Broncos?—
The Denver Post,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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But the Kennedy connection gave it a little extra magic.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tattoos have been used by the U.S. government in the past as an indication of gang affiliation, though experts say that Tren de Aragua members don’t have any particular signs that identify their membership.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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This is yet another example of the Trump administration's racist targeting, detaining, and deporting of Venezuelans—many of whom haven't even been ordered deported—based on sweeping claims of gang affiliation.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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