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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
The plan included 103 single-family lots and associated subdivision improvements such as upgrades to County Road 25A, stormwater drainage improvements and landscaping. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Mann said finding that associated cost was part of the analysis the state is doing, although the department had not yet created a model for it. Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
Physical and mental health are often associated with success, and generally healthy people report feeling more productive at work. Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Choosing scents associated with autumn will make your home feel cozy and ready for cooler weather. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for associated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associated
Adjective
  • Moser's mother, Rachel Moser, was charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive, tampering with evidence, and related charges.
    Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Neuberger was arrested on related state charges on April 29, 2025.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Trump, who had a close relationship with Lindsey Graham, traveled to South Carolina to campaign with Graham last week and held a tele-rally for her on Monday.
    Justin Papp, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • By the time the smoke has traveled across several states, the smoky smell is completely gone.
    Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • While earthquakes are not connected to climate change, the way many cities in earthquake-prone California have prepared for a potential Big One is as an example of what’s possible.
    Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While Betty Jo was staying at the lake house, a local attorney contacted her about a scale model of an old Hi-Power Service Station that was connected to her family.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela have combined to add more than 1 million barrels per day of extra production.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Amihere was a perfect 7 of 7 from the field, Janelle Salaun and Tip Hayes scored 23 combined and the Valkyries bench accounted for 51 points.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Boohoo, which bought department store chain Debenhams in 2021 and years later renamed itself Debenhams Group, reportedly said through a spokesperson that the company has already cooperated fully with the watchdog.
    Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The book profiles government officials who cooperated across party lines.
    Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Text that has been heavily rewritten, paraphrased, translated, or mixed with other writing may lose enough of Claude's statistical pattern to become undetectable.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Comments on Haaland's Instagram post teasing the cut are mixed, with some fans loving the update and others mourning the loss of that platinum ponytail.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
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
Verb
  • Filipino-American star Liza Soberano has joined the jury for the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary, which will be presented by Artemis Rising Foundation during the upcoming Venice Film Festival.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The College-in-3 Exchange was born, and dozens of higher education institutions joined the network to look for ways to help students get degrees faster.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associated. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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