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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
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
Create Low-Stakes Opportunities for Visibility Gen Z often associates visibility with exposure to criticism.
—Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 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
Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Now, more than 100 active members and 350 associates share a common purpose — to increase art appreciation in the community and support the Lowe Art Museum.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The extraordinary success of the mission adds further, particularly persuasive evidence of the wisdom and insight of President Richard Nixon and associates in ending the military draft in January of 1973 and moving to all-volunteer professional forces.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Broadcast associates, Michelle Karim and Georgia Rosenberg.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The indictment alleges that Maduro and his associates used Venezuelan state and military resources to facilitate and profit from drug trafficking over two decades.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
The cooperation allowed prosecutors to do something almost unheard of and put the entire structure of a mafia family on the witness stand, from street associates to leadership.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Former associates in Connecticut said Merriam is known for her quick temper and combative nature.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
Reformation’s retail outposts then become places for customers to socialize, try on clothes, interact with associates, serving as brand conversion hubs.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Create Low-Stakes Opportunities for Visibility Gen Z often associates visibility with exposure to criticism.
—Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 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
From May 2020 to January 2022, Vazquez, Highsmith and several associates submitted fraudulent applications to financial institutions and the Small Business Administration.
—Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Now, more than 100 active members and 350 associates share a common purpose — to increase art appreciation in the community and support the Lowe Art Museum.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The extraordinary success of the mission adds further, particularly persuasive evidence of the wisdom and insight of President Richard Nixon and associates in ending the military draft in January of 1973 and moving to all-volunteer professional forces.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Broadcast associates, Michelle Karim and Georgia Rosenberg.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The indictment alleges that Maduro and his associates used Venezuelan state and military resources to facilitate and profit from drug trafficking over two decades.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
The cooperation allowed prosecutors to do something almost unheard of and put the entire structure of a mafia family on the witness stand, from street associates to leadership.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Former associates in Connecticut said Merriam is known for her quick temper and combative nature.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
Reformation’s retail outposts then become places for customers to socialize, try on clothes, interact with associates, serving as brand conversion hubs.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associates
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Shortsleeve never travels without an Apple AirTag that slips easily into luggage, backpacks, or even a passport holder to quietly keep tabs on all of your essentials.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Instead of steady burning, this engine uses a continuous supersonic detonation wave that travels around a cylindrical chamber.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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India’s 2025 National Geothermal Energy Policy identifies approximately 10,600 MW of exploitable potential, with pilot projects underway in Andhra Pradesh.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Morgan identifies talent, while Tilis handles the finances and administrative duties.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The new device combines this century-old turbine concept with modern triboelectric materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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No other hotel combines the storied grandeur, the stylish Art Deco decor, the roster of legendary visitors, and that afternoon tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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When the weather cooperates, snag a seat outdoors for prime people-watching opportunities.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Seeing the auroras as far south of Indianapolis, of course, depends on if the weather cooperates.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
8 Dec. 2025
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The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Producer Francesco Piro mixes the album with an ear for the alien and otherworldly so that none of the sounds feel like they were played by a few guys in a room.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite being respected by his colleagues, the author of Moby-Dick worked for six days a week in the domed and columned Merchant’s Exchange Building at 55 Wall Street and was paid $4 a day, never receiving a raise in two decades.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The attention has also led to a few funny moments, including running into friends and colleagues who were shocked to recognize the family from a viral video.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The film stars Sally Field as a widow who bonds with a giant Pacific octopus, while also connecting with a young man (Lewis Pullman) in need of direction.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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The adhesive that bonds a child to a sports team is one of the most powerful elements in the universe.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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His lack of playing time in the big leagues last summer directly correlates to the Cubs’ lack of injuries.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The study also found economic freedom correlates with population growth.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Associates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associates. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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