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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If Wenger does want to run, he has until 18 November to declare his candidacy, and would need to be nominated by at least five national associations.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
This spring, Paris Condition Canine, a group of 13 local associations that’s seeking to improve conditions for dogs, sent a manifesto to mayoral candidates pushing its agenda.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Because the research relied on survey responses, the results demonstrate associations rather than proving that these habits directly improve psychological flexibility or resilience.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
This seemingly bizarre choice soon comes to feel entirely natural, invoking associations with Ireland as a place of verbal, theatrical and musical creativity under duress from another power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Instrument, gender and musical style associations in young children.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
