association
noun
an organization of people with a common purpose and having a formal structure.
associations
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pluralof association.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some of the same advice for midcareer will remain relevant later, especially staying active in professional associations, rather than letting networks fade as peers retire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
In early October, journalist associations from nearly 40 news outlets had already denounced "death threats" made by the RN against Mediapart.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
California has strong laws that prevent homeowner associations from blocking solar panels or imposing unreasonable restrictions on them, Kaatz said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
The National Housing Federation said anti-social behaviour cases could be "serious and complex" and housing associations took them very seriously.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
The researchers wrote: “The result is consistent with others showing long-term negative associations between entertainment television and attention.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
