as in partnerships
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 liaisons
The Kreung people of northeastern Cambodia build huts for their adolescent daughters to use for erotic liaisons and encourage them to have as many of these as possible before choosing a husband.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
As members of the Arapahoe County Advisory Committee, Janet Becker-Wold and Edie Summers now serve as liaisons between county leaders and the community.
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Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
The project will include volunteers from the Community Action Committee, a group of people who serve as community liaisons and advocates in the Northside.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
Suddenly there were dedicated sales teams, communications staff, artist liaisons, showings at art fairs, and introductions to collectors around the world.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
Hill’s new plan will also reinstate four Department of Social Services liaisons that work to help the district’s students currently in foster care.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
The award is funded through the district’s partnership with IN*SOURCE was created to recognize the work of FACE liaisons, who serve as the direct connection between the Gary schools and families, a release said.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Researchers found that homeless liaisons often have to cross-check a patchwork of systems to confirm a student’s eligibility and status.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
This month, along with the 16 teachers, the 99 other district employees living in the Chisholm Village included two counselors, family liaisons, security aides and attendance clerks.
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Jill Tucker,
San Francisco Chronicle,
9 Mar. 2026
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
As members of the Arapahoe County Advisory Committee, Janet Becker-Wold and Edie Summers now serve as liaisons between county leaders and the community.
—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
The project will include volunteers from the Community Action Committee, a group of people who serve as community liaisons and advocates in the Northside.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
Suddenly there were dedicated sales teams, communications staff, artist liaisons, showings at art fairs, and introductions to collectors around the world.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
Hill’s new plan will also reinstate four Department of Social Services liaisons that work to help the district’s students currently in foster care.
—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
The award is funded through the district’s partnership with IN*SOURCE was created to recognize the work of FACE liaisons, who serve as the direct connection between the Gary schools and families, a release said.
—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Researchers found that homeless liaisons often have to cross-check a patchwork of systems to confirm a student’s eligibility and status.
—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
This month, along with the 16 teachers, the 99 other district employees living in the Chisholm Village included two counselors, family liaisons, security aides and attendance clerks.
—
Jill Tucker,
San Francisco Chronicle,
9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaisons
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The venue has partnerships with unions including the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local One, which represents stagehand crew.
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Reuters said those earnings were driven largely by partnerships in the Middle East.
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The grapegrower and winemaker associations argue that bulk wine imports have increased in recent years, hurting the local wine industry.
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More than a dozen national and international journalism associations wrote a joint letter calling on the government to withdraw its case after the men's convictions were upheld by a lower court of appeal in March.
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Uber argued that the attorneys were trying to line their pockets by forcing car-accident victims into predatory relationships with medical providers, while the attorneys accused the rideshare giant of trying to escape accountability by rewriting civil liability laws.
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And many of the gay bar owners have good relationships with each other.
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That includes several collaborations with the Wayans brothers, among them White Chicks and Little Man.
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According to market research firm Meltwater, in the ramp-up to the World Cup, non-sponsor brand collaborations generated nearly double the engagement of official sponsors, reaching roughly 61 million engagements versus just 33 million.
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There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply — most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event’s political affiliations.
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The stories had to do with Chen’s affiliations with the Chinese military.
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Commit to the connections that have potential as the Sagittarius moon harmonizes with Saturn.
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After her departure, only Chris Jansing, the veteran anchor who continues to work for MS NOW as a correspondent, will offer similar connections to the past.
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“Liaisons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaisons. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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