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
Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 June 2026
This assigned her music an unproven political heft, much to her (and associated brands’) profit, with potential for a nasty recoil.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
For years, longevity was associated with supplements, wellness products and biohacking experiments.
—Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
There is usually a delay between the onset of the event and many of the associated effects.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 June 2026
This assigned her music an unproven political heft, much to her (and associated brands’) profit, with potential for a nasty recoil.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
Verb
According to the Iranian Tasnim news agency, which is associated with the country’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the reservoirs served at least 20,000 Iranians.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
For years, longevity was associated with supplements, wellness products and biohacking experiments.
—Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for associated
Adjective
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Along with the 15 years to life prison sentence, Teahan was sentenced to an additional six years in prison for a conviction on related drug charges.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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For related reasons, neutrinos appear only in a left-handed form in the Standard Model.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
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The Cabrera family from Chicago traveled to Miami to attend Monday’s match and the Sunday game between Uruguay and Cape Verde.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The Ranch consists of a selective bunch of professionals that work seamlessly, cohesively together, allowing the Ranch to run efficiently for the guests who traveled from far and near to visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Ben Williamson connected early for his second career homer.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Research suggests that career achievement and mental health are deeply connected.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Valkyries shot 36% from the field and 22% from the 3-point line, but held Seattle’s young front court duo of Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam to just 17 points combined while outrebounding the Storm 33-31.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Inside, the decor features a modern aesthetic, with white walls combined with warm timber accents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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In one mode, participants cooperated with Pepper as teammates working toward a common goal.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Advertisement For the innovation drive, Statista cooperated with LexisNexis® Intellectual Property Solutions to analyze the quantity and impact of a company’s IP (intellectual property) portfolio.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
9 June 2026
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But that buttery soft fish and sticky rice is often mixed with a rainbow of other flavors, from spicy wasabi to salty and savory soy sauce.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Researchers introduced another unusual modification for environments where ice and water mixed together.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Petco Park and the Padres are an important economic driver to the regions economy, contributing more than their fair share through interrelated economic activity, supporting 13,500 jobs and generating millions of dollars to the city’s general fund each year.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 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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Steffen joined the Rapids ahead of the 2024 season and has racked up 78 appearances in all competitions for the club.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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An award-winning food and culture journalist has joined The Sacramento Bee to expand coverage of the capital region’s food and restaurant scene.—
Kat Tran
June 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associated. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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