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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Likewise, supporters should consider the situation when booking any associated travel and accommodation.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 14 May 2026
The operation targets vacant homes, lots and other locations associated with cases involving people who have been missing for a year or more.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
The researchers calculated that cement made from silicate rocks could require less than 60 percent of the energy needed to process limestone while cutting associated carbon dioxide emissions by more than 80 percent.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Likewise, supporters should consider the situation when booking any associated travel and accommodation.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Verb
Although the charges were filed this week, Wang’s name had been associated with the allegations for years.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 14 May 2026
The operation targets vacant homes, lots and other locations associated with cases involving people who have been missing for a year or more.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for associated
Adjective
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The Justice Department cited prosecutorial discretion after the SEC moved to settle a related civil case, even as critics link the retreat to Trump’s suspension of overseas-bribery enforcement.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Further declines in home prices would deepen the hit to household balance sheets, said Lizzi Lee, a fellow at Center for China Analysis, noting that the property downturn has already inflicted significant job losses across construction and related sectors.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Here was a man who had conquered eight halls of fame, had traveled the world many times over, and nothing compared to his home.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Prosecutors allege Gitesatani traveled to Los Angeles to attend the protest.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
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As part of that package, Republicans included $1 billion for White House security enhancements, part of it connected to Trump’s ballroom.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Austin police arrested two juveniles Sunday who investigators believe were connected to 12 shooting incidents across the city that injured four people, struck two fire stations and triggered a shelter-in-place order in South Austin.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Even combined, its yearly broadcast revenue is less than half of the NFL’s.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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That relay, combined with a social media campaign, helped the show reach an audience TF1 would not typically expect from linear broadcast.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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But for the most part those GOP governors and Chicago mayors cooperated effectively on matters of importance to Chicago.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The driver of the vehicle that hit the pedestrian remained on scene and has cooperated in the investigation.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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The vibe in the room is some anger mixed with some frustration, Bednar said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Once the milk is at the right temperature, special bacterial cultures are mixed in.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Shifting gears confidently into the second half of the season, this week’s episode has a more cohesive feel than the show has been able to manage so far, turning a series of interrelated crises into a Magnolia-esque montage of desperation from most of the major characters.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
3 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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Howden joined seven other players, including Wayne Gretzky, atop the list.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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In an announcement video posted to social media, Martin was joined by characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets, with a cameo from BTS.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associated. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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