as in partnerships
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 relationships
From that will come new relationships and possibly new friendships.
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Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Build relationships from your LinkedIn profile.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Some genes might show two species as sisters to each other, while another gene with a different evolutionary path might show a different set of relationships.
—Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Whether understanding diverse audiences, crafting campaigns that resonate emotionally or navigating sensitive client relationships, empathy is indispensable in creating work that truly connects.
—Abigail Stuart, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The negativity soon impacted her relationships with her teammates and her outlook on the national team.
—Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These relationships not only keep you on track but also create a sense of commitment to others.
—Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
What still isn’t known While our study clarified many relationships within the scrub mint clade, several questions remain.
—Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Additionally, maintaining strong relationships with external partners—such as cybersecurity consultants and legal advisors—can provide valuable support during a crisis.
—Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Build relationships from your LinkedIn profile.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Some genes might show two species as sisters to each other, while another gene with a different evolutionary path might show a different set of relationships.
—Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Whether understanding diverse audiences, crafting campaigns that resonate emotionally or navigating sensitive client relationships, empathy is indispensable in creating work that truly connects.
—Abigail Stuart, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The negativity soon impacted her relationships with her teammates and her outlook on the national team.
—Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These relationships not only keep you on track but also create a sense of commitment to others.
—Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
What still isn’t known While our study clarified many relationships within the scrub mint clade, several questions remain.
—Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Additionally, maintaining strong relationships with external partners—such as cybersecurity consultants and legal advisors—can provide valuable support during a crisis.
—Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationships
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts operates 50 hotels in 35 Indian cities and aims to double that figure through partnerships in midscale and budget properties.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But creating those partnerships are delaying the initiative’s roll out.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and online marketplaces like Alibaba or ThomasNet can help identify options.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Florida law requires community associations to maintain a functioning board of directors, and their governing bylaws typically spell out the process for elections or appointments of new board members following resignations.—
Roberto C. Blanch,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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For example, collaborations including merchandise drops tied to in-game branding and virtual items highlight how creators can strengthen connections between their audiences and brands.—
Sergi Cerrato,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Use these insights to optimize future collaborations and improve audience targeting.—
Sergi Cerrato,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Message attachments will be removed, web pages will not display as normal, some calls will be blocked, some photo albums will be unavailable, some wireless connections will be disabled, and some accessories will stop working.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The new-generation stations deliver up to 900 volts of rapid charging and are able to be used by vehicles with Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connections.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
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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
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American society and our relations with other societies are driven by the competition/conflict choice.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.—
Mattia Dognini,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Relationships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationships. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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