affiliated 1 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce affiliated (audio)
Definition of affiliatednext
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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Recent Examples of affiliated
Adjective
The Senate Leadership Fund and affiliated groups announced in August more than $500 million raised to support their candidates. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for affiliated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliated
  1. related
  2. allied
  3. combined
  4. associated
  5. interfaced
Adjective
  • Advertisement No other countries have confirmed related breaches so far.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The ban covers textiles, leather, furs and hides in clothing, footwear and other related accessories for the general public.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of related
Verb
  • Also Sunday, France's Socialist and allied voters chose European Parliament lawmaker Raphaël Glucksmann as their presidential candidate in a primary election marred by a cyberattack and divisions within the mainstream left.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Fighters allied with the UAE say Abu Dhabi’s departure left a power vacuum the Saudis didn’t fill.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 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
Verb
  • 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
Definition of interfaced

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“Affiliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliated. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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