as in associations
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 affiliations
That sentiment is consistent across political party affiliations, according to the AARP.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Again, responses to this question were consistent across political party affiliations, the advocacy group said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The page features the 2022 statement about Andrew stepping back from his public royal role as well as losing his military affiliations and patronages, but it has not been updated with his statement about discontinuing use of his royal title.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse 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.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
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
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
Illinois law dictates that school board elections are non-partisan, according to the League of Women Voters, meaning that a candidate’s party and affiliations will not be on the ballot.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
These priorities were largely shared by workers across political affiliations.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Again, responses to this question were consistent across political party affiliations, the advocacy group said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The page features the 2022 statement about Andrew stepping back from his public royal role as well as losing his military affiliations and patronages, but it has not been updated with his statement about discontinuing use of his royal title.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse 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.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
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
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
Illinois law dictates that school board elections are non-partisan, according to the League of Women Voters, meaning that a candidate’s party and affiliations will not be on the ballot.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
These priorities were largely shared by workers across political affiliations.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliations
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That includes a 2024 study in Sweden of about 2 million children, more than 180,000 of whom were exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy, which found no associations between the pain medication and children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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And this year, expect more discussions, and concrete dealmaking, around AI and broader technology partnerships, as the forum doubles down on digital infrastructure and data-driven industries.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Marking a bold new phase in its international expansion plans, Zeta Studios revealed that multiple projects and partnerships have already emerged from this event and will be announced shortly.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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The close, caring but contentious relationships among the three Williams women constitute some of the new season’s greatest pleasures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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These relationships provide emotional safety and stability, which can be especially powerful for women.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
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Through subsequent collaborations with the Huang Daopo Memorial Park and thematic workshops, the forum extended this cultural dialogue into the public’s humanistic ecosystem.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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That was the question that launched years of collaborations and discussions between the pair to figure out how exactly a hand with five digits could be used to convey a 12-hour period.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Shannon was working the former Hinas and Alex hard — trying to make individual connections with each of them.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Real healing happens through permanent, supportive relationships, whether through adoption, reunification with family, or lasting connections with caring adults.—
Laura Rivera,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Affiliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliations. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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