as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
costuming and set design are affiliated arts, both requiring research into the period of the play or film
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Recent Examples of affiliated
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Every year around this time, the cities of Burning Man get built in different parts of the world, attracting more than 70,000 people to Black Rock City and another 100,000 or so more in affiliated events worldwide.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Police seek additional possible victims Nampa police confirmed that the charges against the priest did not involve anyone from the church or its affiliated school.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Westman had opened fire at the Annunciation Catholic School from the outside, shooting through the windows of the affiliated church.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Security researchers tie this technique to the extortion group ShinyHunters and its affiliated crews.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Every year around this time, the cities of Burning Man get built in different parts of the world, attracting more than 70,000 people to Black Rock City and another 100,000 or so more in affiliated events worldwide.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Police seek additional possible victims Nampa police confirmed that the charges against the priest did not involve anyone from the church or its affiliated school.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Westman had opened fire at the Annunciation Catholic School from the outside, shooting through the windows of the affiliated church.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliated
Adjective
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The mayor said the Chicago police would not assist the National Guard with immigration enforcement or related activities such as conducting traffic stops and manning checkpoints, according to the order.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Since 2006, the team has continuously invested in green laser research, building more than 270 related patents.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The alliance follows a similar pandemic playbook in 2020, when California allied with other states like Nevada and Colorado via the Western States Pact to coordinate a state-level economic response to COVID restrictions.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The purpose of Iran is Shiite theocracy, for its own sake and as a counterweight to democratic, secular, and Sunni governments allied with the United States in the region.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Remarkably — and alarmingly to all but the most Anglo-centric observer — that is more than the French, German, Italian and Spanish leagues combined.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The two quarterbacks combined for 93 attempts and 894 yards passing.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The information could include flight logs, names associated with criminal activities, civil settlements, immunity or plea agreements.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Affiliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliated. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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