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as in traveled
to come or be together as friends
a socially ambitious couple who joined the country club in order to associate with the right sort of people
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as in connected
to think of (something) in combination
she still associates Memorial Day with her long-ago fiancé, who died in Vietnam
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as in combined
to come together to form a single unit
the elements hydrogen and oxygen associate to form molecules of water
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as in cooperated
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
nations deciding to associate in order to remove trade barriers
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as in mixed
to take part in social activities
you should try to associate with people your own age
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Recent Examples of associated
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Widow’s Bay aired within the Television Academy’s eligibility window so that enough episodes premiered in time for the show to qualify for the overall ballot (for comedy series and associated fields).
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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Dealerships associated with inaugural partner Hyundai still dominate the offerings.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.
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AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Widow’s Bay aired within the Television Academy’s eligibility window so that enough episodes premiered in time for the show to qualify for the overall ballot (for comedy series and associated fields).
—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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For years, the enduring clear shoes trend has been associated with women’s footwear, from towering stripper heels to dainty barely there mules.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Dealerships associated with inaugural partner Hyundai still dominate the offerings.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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That background is important because robots and autonomous vehicles face a related challenge.
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Luke Russert traveled to foreign countries in grief Russert later attended Boston College and graduated in 2008.
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert sign has traveled from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York to a restaurant in Southern California.
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Mysterio finally connected with 619 followed by a Frog Splash for the win.
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Officials said activities connected to people ‒ from fireworks to carelessly discarded cigarettes ‒ have sparked 75% of wildfires in Utah in 2026.
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As of 2026, Vacaville spends 67% of its general fund on the Police and Fire Departments combined.
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This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
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Voters cooperated in a special election by approving Proposition 50 by a nearly 2 to 1 margin.
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All seven dioceses have cooperated with the AG's investigation, state officials said.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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The material has been designed as a partial replacement and can be mixed into standard concrete recipes to replace up to 30% of Portland cement.
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Nonetheless, the court ruled unanimously that the federal law overreaches for two interrelated reasons, one about constitutional law and the other about the facts surrounding marijuana use.
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Petco Park and the Padres are an important economic driver to the regions economy, contributing more than their fair share through interrelated economic activity, supporting 13,500 jobs and generating millions of dollars to the city’s general fund each year.
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On the German national team, he’s joined by several Bayern teammates.
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SpaceX has officially joined the Russell 1000 and will join the Nasdaq 100 in July.
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associated. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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