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
Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Despite the sharp increase in 2020 caused by the pandemic and its associated supply shortages, average sales prices appear to have risen relatively linearly over time, according to Cox Automotive’s data set.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 May 2026
His abuse, which extended to both athletes and non-athletes alike, has been most closely associated with wrestlers, including Michael DiSabato, the first accuser to publicly detail allegations against him.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
Each puzzle was paired with a specific sound, which was supposed to prompt them to resume work on the associated puzzle.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Despite the sharp increase in 2020 caused by the pandemic and its associated supply shortages, average sales prices appear to have risen relatively linearly over time, according to Cox Automotive’s data set.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Verb
While norovirus is often associated with cruise ships, those cases make up only 1% of all outbreaks reported.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 May 2026
His abuse, which extended to both athletes and non-athletes alike, has been most closely associated with wrestlers, including Michael DiSabato, the first accuser to publicly detail allegations against him.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
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The Met Gala is a major fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute, which houses numerous historic pieces of fashion and related artifacts.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Using artificial intelligence, researchers may have identified the previously unknown subject of a sketch by Northern Renaissance artist Hans Holbein, and reidentified the sitter for a related Holbein drawing.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
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Shortly before the shooting, Vice President JD Vance's motorcade traveled through the area of the incident.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Like Turner, Church also travelled far beyond the shores of his homeland.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But Boston netted the equalizer just three minutes later when a cross from Barbara Olivieri connected with Alba Cano, who deposited it into the net.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The outlet, citing sources connected to the case, said the officer had previously been arrested for falsifying documents.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Johannes and Astier combined for 22 points and seven assists on the night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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More than 400,000 square feet of gyms, locker rooms, meeting rooms and community spaces are combined with 17 playing spaces, including two regulation-size indoor fields.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The latest four works are tied to Jasmine Loo Ai Swan, a former 1MDB lawyer and Low associate who returned to Malaysia in 2023 and has since cooperated with authorities.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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During the manhunt, Berry called his parents, who cooperated with investigators, the sheriff said before Berry’s body was found.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The list was mostly made up for the originals and the three prequels, with a couple Disney TV installments (Andor) mixed in.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The result of Murakami’s thinking about the cyclical, interrelated influence of art upon itself in different historical eras, spanning east to west and back again, can be seen on the white walls at Perrotin.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are varied, complex and often interrelated reasons why so many Venezuelans have made Westonzuela their home.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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This week, Bonta joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from mainly Democratic states submitting a comment letter to the Postal Service outlining their opposition.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The 26-year-old San Diego native previously joined SDFC as a Stage 1 selection in the 2024 MLS re-entry draft and was part of the club’s inaugural-season roster last year.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associated. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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