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Definition of associatednext

associated

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verb

past tense of associate
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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 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
Council faces the loss of a fourth and final season of D-I NCAA competition (after two years of JUCO), his associated NIL earning potential, and a meaningful setback to his professional basketball prospects. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 Oftentimes, the dentist will recommend an associated provider. — Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
In Gwacheon, a city just south of Seoul, a local council member proposed an ordinance aimed at protecting nearby residents from risks associated with data centers operating around the clock, including potential fires involving backup batteries. — April Roach,jenny Lee, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 Typically El Niños are associated with five or six of these waves, Amaya said. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for associated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associated
Adjective
  • The teenagers will face charges including armed carjacking, assault and other related offenses.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • If an executive consistently speaks about supply chain resilience, for example, is that expertise reinforced by the executive biography, corporate website, media commentary and related thought leadership?
    — Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Chinese, Russian troops train together The PLA contingent traveled to Russia by road, rail and air and participated in the preparatory phase alongside forces from Russia, Belarus, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia and Tajikistan.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The family traveled around the country preaching and soliciting donations, and when Gortner was 16, his father absconded with what was reported to be $3 million in donations.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Daniel later pleaded guilty to one conspiracy charge connected to his threats, and in June of this year he was sentenced in state court to three years in prison and five years of probation, just weeks before his 19th birthday.
    — Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Members who had barely spoken to each other or had climbed on different days are now connected via WhatsApp to try to enlist longtime Manhattan Plaza residents in their cause.
    — Sarah Rose Siskind, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026
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  • Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks and Delane combined to make the tackle.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • When the pulses met at an angle of 45 degrees, their electric fields combined in a way that made the resulting light field oscillate in all three spatial directions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The semi driver was not injured and has cooperated with the investigation.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The driver of the Malibu stayed at the scene after police arrived and cooperated with the investigation.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • The designer footwear was mixed with something akin to a clog, since the platform base was wooden.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • And that, mixed with being a woman director in Hollywood, is intense.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Studies like this underscore the many interrelated factors and moving pieces that contribute to trustworthiness.
    — Caroline Montojo, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Funko’s sales had fallen 22% year over year in the second quarter of 2025, just before Simon joined, and the company had ousted its previous CEO that summer.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Justine Lupe has joined the likes of Mariska Hargitay, Sienna Miller, and more A-listers in proving that wide-leg denim is the style to wear for fall.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associated. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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