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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
Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void. AJC.com, 18 June 2026 Widow’s Bay aired within the Television Academy’s eligibility window so that enough episodes premiered in time for the show to qualify for the overall ballot (for comedy series and associated fields). David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Verb
For years, the enduring clear shoes trend has been associated with women’s footwear, from towering stripper heels to dainty barely there mules. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 Dealerships associated with inaugural partner Hyundai still dominate the offerings. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for associated
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Adjective
  • Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • That background is important because robots and autonomous vehicles face a related challenge.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • A lot of people on this trip had either never traveled outside of the country before, never been on a plane before, never solo traveled before, didn't have these kinds of book communities in their friends and family back home.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • The ball hadn’t even traveled past the infield by the time Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy hung his head in defeat.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
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  • Meanwhile, a decline in sudden infant death syndrome could be connected to an increase in education about safe sleeping for infants, Warren said in a statement.
    Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • Anthony Harvey, founder and leader of Da Truth Band, returned from Los Angeles to perform as part of a reunion featuring artists who have been connected to the group throughout its history.
    J.M. Banks June 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
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  • As of 2026, Vacaville spends 67% of its general fund on the Police and Fire Departments combined.
    Steve Large, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 June 2026
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  • The truck driver immediately stopped, called 911, and cooperated with the investigation, police said.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
  • The daughter of Albert I, the King of Belgium, Maria José married Italy’s Prince Umberto II, whose father, King Vittorio Emanuele III, cooperated with fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • In the meantime, early-blooming flowers like bee balm and peonies,can be mixed into the dahlia space, providing blooms, pollinator habitat, and interest while the dahlias grow.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
  • Compost made with banana peels can be used as a side dressing or top dressing in the garden, mixed into garden beds, or added to potting mixes to improve soil structure and add nutrients.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Heft, who first joined KCRA as an intern in June 2018 and returned in June 2021, said the move brings her within about a two-hour drive of family.
    Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • The veteran guard joined the Nuggets in 2025 on a one-year veteran minimum contract and went on to post one of the best shooting seasons of his career.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 June 2026

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