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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
Dewey Fournet, the Pentagon’s liaison for Project Blue Book, hurried to National Airport’s control tower.
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Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Be at peace with your heart and be present in your romantic liaison.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2025
Elizabeth Tady, a hospital liaison who also spoke to judges and lawyers at the May gathering, said 45 patients were waiting for beds at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare, the state psychiatric hospital serving the Cleveland region.
—Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
That same year, Neves Valente was let go from his temporary student support and faculty liaison position at the Lisbon university, according to an archive of a termination notice from the school's president at the time.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2025
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The former Nickelodeon star spoke about the allegedly abusive relationship with her late mother, Debra, throughout her childhood.—
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Pearl explores the relationship between cultural prizes and ideas of nationhood, as well as imposter syndrome and external validation, like MFAs, literary awards, and being seen writing in coffeeshops by and with other writers.—
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The first film out of a 2024 partnership between Amazon MGM and The Wonder Project, Jon Erwin and Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten’s indie studio, to develops series and films rooted in spirituality.—
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This sketch essentially spoofs his brand partnerships and bland style.—
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His choice to so closely blend his personality with his career resembles a lyricist writing diaristic songs, encouraging a sense of kinship between him and his audience.—
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Largely transactional, its partnerships are not grounded in moral obligation or historical kinship.—
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On the partnership side, Lyft executives framed the collaboration as a shift in vehicle economics.—
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However, Flores’ time in Miami was marred by criticism about his communication and collaboration skills.—
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The controllers’ union and Airlines for America (A4A), the commercial airlines’ trade association, declined to directly address the question of privatization when asked on Friday.—
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Drew Maloney, the CEO of the Edison Electric Institute, a trade association of for-profit electric utilities, suggested that only some states are the drivers of higher average electric bills.—
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The two countries signed dozens of bilateral agreements, including in a 20-year cooperation deal to repair and overhaul Venezuelan refineries and enhance military relations.—
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Coalition members also agreed to carry on with long-term military support for Ukraine and pledged defense cooperation, including training, defense production and intelligence sharing.—
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He was held for questioning for two days, but released without charges in connection to her death.—
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The press conference was somewhat unusual, given that the incident had no connection to Philadelphia whatsoever.—
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There were no political signs outside the house Friday, and Ross’ political affiliation is unknown.—
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The confirmation of Pratt’s political affiliation came as endorsements flowed in from across the country — and not from Democrats, for the most part.—
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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