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as in travels
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 identifies
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 combines
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 cooperates
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 mixes
to take part in social activities
you should try to associate with people your own age
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as in colleagues
a person frequently seen in the company of another
a number of his associates were members of organized crime, so he was a person of interest to the FBI
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as in coworkers
a fellow worker
my associates at the office
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Recent Examples of associates
Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Everyone associates that with us.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Hunger can be another motivator, especially if your feline associates certain times or behaviors with food.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Especially given the fact that the latter only associates itself with organic style stars, not limited to Solange and Beyoncé.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
The brain also associates hyperarousal while playing video games with dopamine.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Over 30 people, including members and associates of four major Mafia crime families, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones, have been ensnared in the criminal operation.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 May 2026
When exploring tools, the key question retailers must ask is whether the solution solves a clear business problem, such as increasing basket size, reducing shopper friction, improving availability, supporting associates, reducing shrink or creating measurable media value.
—Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In February 2026, he was named in a civil suit alleging that associates of Diggs assaulted a man at a Miami cabaret over unpaid gifts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Undeniably, Putin and associates miscalculated how easily Russia’s military would be able to occupy and take control of Ukraine, repeating Cold War successes.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Close colleagues and associates say Fraser is a thoughtful ally and reliable friend.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Despite this dominance, launching things into space actually accounts for only a small part of SpaceX's revenue, says Tim Farrar, president of TMF associates.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 May 2026
The technology is designed to help retailers restock before shelves run empty, enable store associates to spend more time serving customers, and replace manual processes.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Verb
The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Everyone associates that with us.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Hunger can be another motivator, especially if your feline associates certain times or behaviors with food.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Especially given the fact that the latter only associates itself with organic style stars, not limited to Solange and Beyoncé.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
The brain also associates hyperarousal while playing video games with dopamine.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Bondi has repeatedly faced scrutiny over allegations that the DOJ has, over several presidential administrations, shielded Epstein associates from accountability.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Over 30 people, including members and associates of four major Mafia crime families, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones, have been ensnared in the criminal operation.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 May 2026
When exploring tools, the key question retailers must ask is whether the solution solves a clear business problem, such as increasing basket size, reducing shopper friction, improving availability, supporting associates, reducing shrink or creating measurable media value.
—Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In February 2026, he was named in a civil suit alleging that associates of Diggs assaulted a man at a Miami cabaret over unpaid gifts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Undeniably, Putin and associates miscalculated how easily Russia’s military would be able to occupy and take control of Ukraine, repeating Cold War successes.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Close colleagues and associates say Fraser is a thoughtful ally and reliable friend.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Despite this dominance, launching things into space actually accounts for only a small part of SpaceX's revenue, says Tim Farrar, president of TMF associates.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 May 2026
The technology is designed to help retailers restock before shelves run empty, enable store associates to spend more time serving customers, and replace manual processes.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associates
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The affordable passenger train travels between all five mountainous villages in Italy’s Cinque Terre region, running from spring until late fall.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, through which travels one-fifth of the world’s oil, remains closed.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Recent trend reporting identifies protein as the top consumer driver of the year across both meals and snacks.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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The Declaration identifies, famously, that consent as the basis of governmental legitimacy.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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That means a single booking for European train travel that seamlessly combines services from multiple rail operators across all 27 EU member states, with full passenger rights protection from start to finish.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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When the weather cooperates, the courtyard becomes one of downtown's most appealing outdoor drinking spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Create a space that meets your emotional needs as the sun cooperates with Neptune.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Marketers developed new products and marketing mixes to satisfy the needs of specific market segments.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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Are seed mixes a good option for feeding a wider variety of birds?—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
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An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC in a statement that the company respects its colleagues’ right to voice their opinions.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Many scientists believe that the vocal systems of great apes were too limited to be considered precursors of human language, but the work of Crockford, Berthet and their colleagues suggests otherwise.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The Pennsylvania native made her TV acting debut on the HBO hit as Faye, the adrift addict who bonds with Fezco (the late Angus Cloud) and later Rue (Zendaya), after previously establishing herself in adult films, with creator Sam Levinson casting her directly.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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This correlates with warmer soils to enhance germination and the absence of frost, which can kill seedlings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Webster and other criminologists note that the reduced flow of ghost guns correlates with a sharply lower rate of shootings by teenagers, who had been heavy users of the guns during the 2020-21 homicide surge.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
1 June 2026
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“Associates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associates. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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