AFFILIATED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd

Definition of affiliated

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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affiliated

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verb

past tense of affiliate

as in allied

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But two of its affiliated entities are largely connected to farming. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 Paxton’s campaign and affiliated groups have received more than $400,000 from individuals and companies with data center ties, The Washington Sun reported. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 Macro is also behind Macro Film Studios, in-house branding and creative agency Brand Macro, talent firm M88 and affiliated venture firm MaCVenture Capital. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 Total affiliated fees, including the MGA, claims, commissions, and investment management, reached as high as 63%, the report found. — Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for affiliated

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Of the roughly 400 bills, 108 were bans of kratom or its related chemicals, compared with 258 that set age limits, licensing requirements and potency limits, or banned synthetic kratom while keeping natural forms legal.

— Chris Hacker, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
In 2024-25, working with the County manager’s office, the Bocc unanimously approved my Farmland Preservation Plan, and a related ordinance to establish an Agriculture Advisory Board (AAB) of local farmers.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of related

Verb

Fighting has restarted along multiple front lines as the Houthis battle forces allied with the Yemeni government for territory.

— Shuaib Almosawa, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
But expanding domestic and allied capacity to manufacture the most critical medicines and ingredients — and maintain adequate strategic reserves — would dramatically reduce China’s leverage in any future crisis.

— Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of allied

Verb

In the last two games combined, at Tennessee and against Oklahoma, the Texas offense has 13 three-and-outs.

— Mac Engel October 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026
Rigorous legal protection combined with the successful eradication of invasive feral goats in 2012 ultimately paved the way for this historic recovery.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of combined

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Oeko-Tex’s existing Label Check tool allows shoppers to scan a QR code or enter a certificate number or product ID to verify a label and view the information associated with it.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The first — published just over a decade ago — showed using the sauna four to seven times per week was associated with a 40% to 60% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death, compared to those who only went once a week.

— Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of associated

Verb

Finally, the third module consisted of a controller that interfaced with the spacecraft to help point the telescope.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 June 2026
However, lay reading is not the way that people have, historically speaking, interfaced with the classics.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026

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