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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
Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
The new permit application would result in an 8,072-square-foot house with an attached 792-square-foot garage, with upper- and lower-level exterior deck areas, a swimming pool, landscaping and associated site improvements.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
PIKs are generally associated with lower quality debt.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Opponents found a conciliatory tone, mostly concerned with vague details Neighbors offered about security, screening and how residents will use the associated auto shop on site.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
The new permit application would result in an 8,072-square-foot house with an attached 792-square-foot garage, with upper- and lower-level exterior deck areas, a swimming pool, landscaping and associated site improvements.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sorbates — used in wine, baked goods, cheeses and sauces to prevent mold and bacteria — were associated with a 26% higher risk of breast cancer and a 14% increase in all types of cancers.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
PIKs are generally associated with lower quality debt.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for associated
Adjective
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Panattoni is positioning itself to lead this next phase, including specialist capability for data centres and AI related infrastructure, which are expected to expand rapidly for decades.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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California law requires owners of medical corporations to be licensed in medicine or a related field.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to his website, he's been active for nearly 50 years and has traveled with his wife and their six children to 60 countries to spread his message.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The missile traveled at a speed of more than 8,000 miles per hour, according to the Western Command of Ukraine's Air Force.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Running back Waymond Jordan, who is out due to an ankle injury, was seen walking on the sideline just before kickoff and celebrated with the team on the sidelines when Jayden Maiava connected with Makai Lemon for the first touchdown of the evening.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The philanthropy part will probably be connected to his annual Thanksgiving contributions to family foundations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The truck’s driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ashlee Buzzard has not cooperated with the investigation, authorities said.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
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And the base has vanilla bean absolute from Madagascar, mixed with benzoin resinoid and cistus absolute.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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This solid resin, used to embalm the dead and as a painkiller (mixed with wine), poignantly foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial destiny.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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And his military and internal security apparatus may not have the time or ability to address its growing and interrelated internal and external threats simultaneously.—
Aaron Pilkington,
Washington Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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Peace, love and ice cream Ben & Jerry’s has a three-part mission: a social mission, a product mission, and a financial mission, which Cohen says are all equally significant and interrelated.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2025
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That trio joined Trae Young and Luke Kennard on the sidelines, meaning Atlanta was without its top-two ball handlers in Young and Johnson, and five of its top seven players overall.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Saturday night, close to three-decades later, Fleetwood donned a golden Corinthian helmet and joined this year’s edition of the Trojan Band at halftime to play the tune.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associated. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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