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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
With an outsized role, first as a Bad Boy Records liaison and then as chief of staff for the rap and fashion mogul’s multi-pronged company, she’s had an uncommon hand in his personal life since she was promoted to her top role in 2020.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Hobbs was eventually rehired through another secretive process as a parent liaison and then the board’s chief of staff before again being dismissed with a six-figure severance package.
—Jay Steiger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
At the meeting, Redwood’s thimerosal presentation faced broad pushback from ACIP liaison members — experts from certain health and medical groups who do not vote but often advise and weigh in on discussions.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Multiple liaison members of the panel, representing outside groups, objected to the committee bypassing the rigorous, usually monthslong CDC systemic review process that studies evidence on the need, impact and feasibility of new recommendations.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 26 June 2025
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Hobbs was eventually rehired through another secretive process as a parent liaison and then the board’s chief of staff before again being dismissed with a six-figure severance package.
—Jay Steiger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
At the meeting, Redwood’s thimerosal presentation faced broad pushback from ACIP liaison members — experts from certain health and medical groups who do not vote but often advise and weigh in on discussions.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Multiple liaison members of the panel, representing outside groups, objected to the committee bypassing the rigorous, usually monthslong CDC systemic review process that studies evidence on the need, impact and feasibility of new recommendations.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
Noun
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As Americans celebrated a long Independence Day weekend, they were treated to a few noteworthy displays of festivity and fireworks in the ever-fascinating relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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After Cierra returned from Casa, Nic resumed his relationship with her.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Produced in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats and EMW, the event is expected to host approximately 50,000 attendees over two days.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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This benefits pass-through entities like S-Corps, partnerships, and sole proprietors.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Furthermore, for more than a decade, my 19-year-old son has been able to spend quality hours of kinship with his cousin—700 miles away—every week, thanks to the advent of collaborative video games.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Willy often said that Black American literature shares a spiritual kinship with Irish literature.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Designating two people at the popular neighborhood association to check each other on the task of distributing millions in this age of technology would have spared a vibrant neighborhood a lot of consequences.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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The chapters are organized as brief essays extending from an event that triggers thoughts and associations which Li gathers, not necessarily to make sense of — because this is sometimes not possible — but to notice.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The Arizona Senate passed a bill on Republican party lines last week that would encourage agreements with ICE while also forbidding any political jurisdiction to pass an ordinance or policy forbidding cooperation with federal immigration-enforcement efforts.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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International Tax Cooperation The outcome document devotes significant space to international tax cooperation.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The format is immersive and intentional—built to foster connection, inspire action, and elevate the storytellers too often left out of mainstream film circles.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Throughout the show, barefoot audience members are led through a series of environments that tell the dreamy, occasionally spooky story of a princess’ mysterious connection to the moon.—
Gordon Cox,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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The race is non-partisan, but campaigning often involves touting party affiliation or, better yet, an endorsement.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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Israel has said Hamas cannot run the territory, and the Egyptian official said the proposal would instead put Gaza under a group of Palestinians without political affiliations known as the Community Support Committee once a ceasefire is reached.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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