association
noun
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Synonyms
affiliation, alliance, collaboration, confederation, connection, cooperation, hookup, liaison, linkup, partnership, relation, relationship, tie-up, union
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Condo sales in the D-FW area by real estate agents were down 10.5% in the year ending in June compared with the previous 12 months, according to a new report by the Texas Realtors association. — Steve Brown, Dallas News, "Condo and townhouse sales slide in D-FW and Texas," 14 Aug. 2019 That’s a position long held by the pension fund association. — Dan Petrella, chicagotribune.com, "Hundreds of small pension funds statewide face troubling debt. Is consolidation the way to go?," 9 Aug. 2019 It should be noted that Hamza bin Laden was not the victim of guilt by association with his father. — Fox News, "Hamza bin Laden 'Al Qaeda's most charismatic figure', death would be 'big brand hit for extremists'," 2 Aug. 2019 But the reputation of Malaysia's small, domestic film industry has become embroiled in the scandal more by association than by direct involvement. — Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, "Malaysian Film Industry Looks to Cast Off Shadow of 1MDB Scandal," 24 July 2019 Upon closer investigation, Hopper realized that the vines and, by association, the monster, could be injured with fire. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "What Happened in Season 2 of Stranger Things?," 3 July 2019 The photos appear on state or national organization websites for viewing by association members (not the general public). — Dear Abby, oregonlive.com, "Dear Abby: He wants to be ‘just friends’ but asks for kisses and books a hotel room. What gives?," 5 Aug. 2019 The painting can’t shake unwelcome associations with floorshow razzle-dazzle. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: In Mary Corse’s light paintings at LACMA, some shadows," 5 Aug. 2019 More than two dozen departments said the Registry is not in full compliance with the law, according to the police association’s survey. — Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, "Amid criticism it is skirting requirements, RMV to meet with local police," 5 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'association.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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