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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
Wynn-Williams recounts long, detailed in-person conversations with Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and her former manager Joel Kaplan, who is now Meta’s top policy official and chief liaison with the Trump administration.
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Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2025
Daines, who has experience as an executive in China, acted as a liaison during Trump’s initial term when tariffs were a significant concern.
—Ailia Zehra, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon, State Department and others all use interagency liaisons to more closely coordinate and keep tabs on policy.
—Tara Copp, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's younger brother, Phil Hegseth, is currently serving in a prominent role at the Pentagon as a Department of Homeland Security liaison and senior adviser, Hegseth's office confirmed Thursday.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2025
Daines, who has experience as an executive in China, acted as a liaison during Trump’s initial term when tariffs were a significant concern.
—Ailia Zehra, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon, State Department and others all use interagency liaisons to more closely coordinate and keep tabs on policy.
—Tara Copp, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's younger brother, Phil Hegseth, is currently serving in a prominent role at the Pentagon as a Department of Homeland Security liaison and senior adviser, Hegseth's office confirmed Thursday.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
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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
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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
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David Lowery takes the few elements that worked—mainly the special kinship between a boy and a dragon—and injects his own unique vision into the proceedings.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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The kinship was so vibrant that Anderson was inspired to alter the original ending of Martin’s stories.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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Social connection: Isolation and loneliness increase the risk of mental health challenges.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Come for Hathaway's winning breakout performance, stay for the film's charming blend of comedy, heartfelt family connection, and the ultimate millennial crush, Michael Moscovitz (Robert Schwartzman).—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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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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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
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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