as in related
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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
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The park doesn’t need all these associated nuisances.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Triantis has been linked in a transfer move to join Ramsay at West Brom, but this absence is based on a situation not associated from the sport.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Just be sure to crunch the repayment costs with precision to make sure that these rates and payments fit your budget, and don't forget to account for the associated closing costs with either to best determine your next move.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The park doesn’t need all these associated nuisances.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Microsoft this week pledged to cover the costs associated with its data centers.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Triantis has been linked in a transfer move to join Ramsay at West Brom, but this absence is based on a situation not associated from the sport.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for associated
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Panattoni is positioning itself to lead this next phase, including specialist capability for data centres and AI related infrastructure, which are expected to expand rapidly for decades.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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California law requires owners of medical corporations to be licensed in medicine or a related field.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to his website, he's been active for nearly 50 years and has traveled with his wife and their six children to 60 countries to spread his message.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The missile traveled at a speed of more than 8,000 miles per hour, according to the Western Command of Ukraine's Air Force.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The driver of the 18-wheeler stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2026
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The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with officers, Monroe said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Consumers quickly turned to social media and OPS for answers after learning that diesel fuel was mixed with regular unleaded gasoline and distributed to gas stations operated by Costco, Murphy Express and King Soopers.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Freeman says most of the onion powders available at the grocery store are mixed with fillers and anti-caking agents.—
Laura Manzano,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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And his military and internal security apparatus may not have the time or ability to address its growing and interrelated internal and external threats simultaneously.—
Aaron Pilkington,
Washington Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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Peace, love and ice cream Ben & Jerry’s has a three-part mission: a social mission, a product mission, and a financial mission, which Cohen says are all equally significant and interrelated.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2025
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Soon other members of the Popular Front joined the pair and the increasingly lively group went on to a nightclub.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Wall has considerably more experience with ICE than 28-year-old Sheahan, who joined the agency after a stint as Noem’s political director and as the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ secretary.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associated. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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