1
as in kinship
the fact or state of having something in common
studied the relationship between the phases of the moon and ocean tides
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2
as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the street's shopkeepers have a good business relationship
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Recent Examples of relationship
This, in turn, leads to deeper emotional connection and greater relationship satisfaction.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Changes in federal incentives have real power to shift the progression of renewable energy in the U.S., especially when combined with tariffs that could stifle companies’ international relationships and supply chains.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Former Liverpool and Napoli man Reina is 42 but says the change in their relationship has not been difficult.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Changes in federal incentives have real power to shift the progression of renewable energy in the U.S., especially when combined with tariffs that could stifle companies’ international relationships and supply chains.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Former Liverpool and Napoli man Reina is 42 but says the change in their relationship has not been difficult.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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Another is that Brazil spent years playing friendlies all over the globe, prioritising revenue over kinship.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 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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OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft is evident with GPT-4.1 models being made available through Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and integrated into developer tools like GitHub Copilot and GitHub Models.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The move marks the end of Ambush’s partnership with New Guards Group, which had acquired a majority stake in 2020.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Social cafes, team neighborhoods, writable walls, project zones, and quiet retreat areas all play a role in creating an environment that prioritizes human connection over digital efficiency.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The connection was cemented in 2017, when Phish played thirteen consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden, a feat dubbed the Baker’s Dozen.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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But for Rodgers – who ran his best time in the two-mile his senior year at Wesleyan then stopped running – the association would pay off down the road.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Brick Oliver, representing the homeowners association for the Cadence at Bainbridge, the development’s 55 and over community, said Thursday that 98% of respondents to the association’s survey opposed the In-N-Out.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2025
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Lack of coordination and cooperation could lead to a scattergun outcome.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Following the talks, where both nations agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, financial services, investment and climate issues, Reeves went home with a deal that would see Beijing investing 600 million pounds in the U.K. over the next five years.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Results Some companies may not see a direct correlation between hiring coaches and the impact on their business results.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lottery officials said there is a clear correlation between bigger jackpots and higher sales, but not everyone who plays is swayed by the bigger pots.—
Scott McFetridge,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the decision also made clear the Trump administration must provide reasonable notice for Venezuelans to challenge their deportation — an instruction that comes as many of those deported have denied any affiliation with the gang.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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In a Monday Instagram post, Stamos denied that his presence on the estate has any bearing on his political affiliations.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another key opportunity for cross-functional collaboration is employee relations.—
Eiman Alhammadi,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Mike White slickly disintegrates American family and friend relations — using flashy prurience but no analysis.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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