associated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of associatednext
as in related

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verb

past tense of associate
1
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
Adjective
The bureaus must investigate your gripe, forward it and all relevant information to the associated furnisher and report the results back to you. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 Every four years, the annual General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) brings together timekeeping authorities from around the world to discuss efforts to maintain UTC and its associated standards. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
Verb
The band was associated with the grunge and riot grrrr scenes, but predated both movements’ mainstream moments. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 July 2026 As Darrold and Marty Glanville of Sunrise Flour Mill have noted, a skilled baker can use baker’s yeast to make bread with qualities that imitate those often associated with sourdough, such as a crisp, chewy crust and open crumb. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for associated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associated
  1. related
  2. traveled
  3. connected
  4. combined
  5. cooperated
  6. mixed
  7. interrelated
  8. joined
Adjective
  • The amendment, considered on the floor as part of the annual National Security, Department of State, and related programs appropriations bill, saw 103 Democrats vote yes.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
  • In related news, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the final case of Ebola that had been diagnosed in Uganda had been released from hospital on Thursday, starting the 42-day countdown to declare the country Ebola free.
    — Helen Branswell, STAT, 16 July 2026
Definition of related
Verb
  • In the past years, many French people have traveled to neighboring countries where medically assisted suicide or euthanasia is legal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • Argentina also ranks first for corners from the right that traveled to the near edge of the six-yard box with 10, six more than any other team.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of traveled
Verb
  • Breakker connected with a flying cross body over the barricade on Breakker as Cole talked up Evans developing an edge.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Unlike renewable sources, nuclear reactors can generate energy on demand and can be connected directly to the grid.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Definition of connected
Verb
  • That's more than round-trip flights between New York and Singapore, Los Angeles and Doha, Qatar, and London and the Australian city of Perth combined.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Mbappe has combined well with Michael Olise, profiting from three assists provided by the Bayern Munich player.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of combined
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  • Because Hostin had no criminal history and cooperated with officers, police said he was issued a summons for trespass and released.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Many of those prosecuted cooperated with US authorities in exchange for reduced sentences, which aided in the trial against El Chapo, who was also sentenced to life in prison in 2019.
    — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of cooperated
Verb
  • In the next round of Count the Rice, the rice is mixed into a large box full of paper, styrofoam, and other detritus.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Research is mixed on weight loss, promising on circulation and recovery, and cautious about who should avoid the machines altogether.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • Campaign For Democracy refers to three interrelated federal funds overseen by longtime Newsom advisors Lindsey Cobia and Ann Patterson.
    — Lia Russell July 15, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Nonetheless, the court ruled unanimously that the federal law overreaches for two interrelated reasons, one about constitutional law and the other about the facts surrounding marijuana use.
    — Morgan Marietta, The Conversation, 26 June 2026
Definition of interrelated
Verb
  • Leagues across the country have joined Rongjiang’s national Village Super League, launched last year, with some even live-streaming their games and gaining major followings.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • At this stage, he is set to be joined in the Irish capital by Marcus Rashford.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
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