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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
Noun
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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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Mars will also oppose Pluto in your relationship sector on April 26, so expect a showdown in partnerships, requiring you to dig deep and face power struggles head-on.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Firefly is happy to be part of this exploration wave and feels a kinship with the other companies involved, Allensworth said.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
2 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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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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He's been offering joint multibillion-dollar deals on rare earth minerals and cooperation on energy exploration and shipping routes in the Arctic.—
NATALIA DROZDIAK AND STEPHANIE LAI BLOOMBERG NEWS,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
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Besides the outstanding form the striker has shown in recent weeks, he’s had a special connection with the Copa del Rey this season.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
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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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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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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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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