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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Workforce training and partnerships with academic institutions help bridge gaps.—
Mikko Karkkainen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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These public-private, big-small organizational partnerships between institutions and education companies are poised to aid both teachers and students in achieving learning outcomes.—
Brady Gilliam,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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The study also uncovered specific organ aging associations with neurodegenerative diseases.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Use these insights to optimize future collaborations and improve audience targeting.—
Sergi Cerrato,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there will also be an endless stream of collaborations.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
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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The concerns over trade relations stem from a history of tariffs, sanctions, and disputes that have strained the ties between the world's two largest economies.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Relationships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationships. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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