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as in to travel
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 to identify
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 to combine
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 to cooperate
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 colleague
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 partner
a fellow worker
my associates at the office
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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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2
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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3
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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2
as in partners
a fellow worker
my associates at the office
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as in auxiliary
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Recent Examples of associate
Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Helium Pictures is the producer with the support of Screen Australia and Screen NSW, with ITV Studios attached as international distributor and associate financing partner.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Joy Emeh, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
The 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act facilitated information sharing between the government and the private sector, thereby protecting companies from the legal risks associated with sharing sensitive data.
—PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
At a home goods store in a Copenhagen suburb, sales associate Peter Sandell says 20 liter water containers are a hot item.
—Teri Schultz, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
One of the defendants, Benjamin Song — a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters — shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Grace McCarty is the associate beauty editor at Glamour.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Helium Pictures is the producer with the support of Screen Australia and Screen NSW, with ITV Studios attached as international distributor and associate financing partner.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
Gastrointestinal Conditions Chia seeds may help manage gastrointestinal conditions, including those associated with intestinal inflammation and an imbalance of gut bacteria.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
The 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act facilitated information sharing between the government and the private sector, thereby protecting companies from the legal risks associated with sharing sensitive data.
—PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
In 2008, shortly after dad died, Tyler Esposito got his associates degree in film and followed in dad’s footsteps into independent video production.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
At a home goods store in a Copenhagen suburb, sales associate Peter Sandell says 20 liter water containers are a hot item.
—Teri Schultz, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Adjective
Combs’ family, friends, former employees and business associates from Bad Boy Entertainment and Combs Enterprises submitted more than 70 letters to ask Judge Subramanian for leniency on his behalf.
—Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
One of the defendants, Benjamin Song — a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters — shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for associate
Adjective
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The airline has been swapping out auxiliary power units (APUs) — small engines that are located in the back of planes — since 2022, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Updates include a new cafeteria space, a new two-story wing, an agricultural lab with welding booths, an auxiliary gymnasium, music and band classrooms, a construction lab and more.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Google’s subsidiary company already has exclusive distribution rights for the NFL’s Sunday Ticket package in a seven-year, $14 billion tie-up.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Roster status is conferred on NGOs that have a narrower or more technical focus and periodically contribute to the work of ECOSOC or its subsidiary bodies.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In 2021, at Belhassen’s bidding, Beckham restrategized, consolidated her secondary collection, VVB, into the main line, and cut the average price point in half.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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That welcome scoring reprieve may quickly come to an end versus a stout Chiefs secondary.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Associate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associate. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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