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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
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Request sought connection with Epstein The lengthy request was for practically all records related to Epstein and his criminal activities, including those that identify associates or recruiters of girls in Ohio and Kentucky.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
That anger has created the perfect runway for a rival platform whose origin story intersects directly with Oracle’s, while promising to break with everything Gen Z associates with it.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Coto entered contracts with companies run by himself and his associates before turning over control of the building over to the condo association, according to the suit.
—Catherine Odom
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The story is told through a polyphony of outsiders—neighbors, business associates, schoolteachers, reporters.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Bell-Johnson and a second shooter, Jay Nixon-Clark, believed that associates of Monroe had fired bullets at a house in which Bell-Johnson’s relatives lived, Fort Worth Police Department homicide detectives concluded.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Groff was one of Epstein’s associates.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The Clintons had for months fiercely resisted the subpoenas the panel issued for their testimony in an investigation into Epstein and his associates.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
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
Axel contended during her closing statement that Puig did not lie about his interactions with Nix and his associates, which occurred two years before the interview with investigators.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Request sought connection with Epstein The lengthy request was for practically all records related to Epstein and his criminal activities, including those that identify associates or recruiters of girls in Ohio and Kentucky.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
That anger has created the perfect runway for a rival platform whose origin story intersects directly with Oracle’s, while promising to break with everything Gen Z associates with it.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Coto entered contracts with companies run by himself and his associates before turning over control of the building over to the condo association, according to the suit.
—Catherine Odom
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The story is told through a polyphony of outsiders—neighbors, business associates, schoolteachers, reporters.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Bell-Johnson and a second shooter, Jay Nixon-Clark, believed that associates of Monroe had fired bullets at a house in which Bell-Johnson’s relatives lived, Fort Worth Police Department homicide detectives concluded.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Groff was one of Epstein’s associates.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The Clintons had for months fiercely resisted the subpoenas the panel issued for their testimony in an investigation into Epstein and his associates.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associates
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The injury also travels up to the brain, triggering a fear response.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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At the Polynesian Market the menu travels from huli-huli chicken to kalu pork to teriyaki chicken sliders.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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By selecting just two or three representative images through the iPad Operator App, users can trigger immediate adjustments to how the system identifies plants and applies laser treatment in the field.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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This commitment drives meaningful change, identifies systemic challenges, and advances solutions to improve safety.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The sensor combines ultrathin ruthenium dioxide nanosheets with a tin dioxide thin film, forming a hybrid structure that achieves ultra-sensitive detection down to parts-per-billion concentrations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The most effective approach combines resistance training, smart exercise selection and gradual progression of weight or number of reps over time.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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If the weather cooperates, the rail yard will be open until March.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Your wider social sphere benefits as passionate Mars cooperates with dreamy Neptune in your sign, supporting gentle teamwork that honors your sensitive nature and your need for a calm pace.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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The experimental romantic comedy mixes sensual 16mm shots with intimate dialogue.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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Chef Carter mixes regional influences with local produce and global touches to develop an unforgettable culinary experience in the Lowcountry.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Maryland Freedom Caucus, a group of GOP delegates in the Maryland state legislature, made a post on social media showing a sign that appeared to have been hung by Democrat colleagues, dismissing concerns over trans athletes in women's sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some also accused unscrupulous recruitment agents or Russian colleagues of stealing from their bank accounts.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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That would be Jinu, soda-popping demon who steals souls but ultimately bonds with Rumi.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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That was the first formal recognition that LIV golf performance correlates with qualification.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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This correlates with the stock’s High valuation, which leads us to believe it is Fairly Priced (For further details, see Buy or Sell META).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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