1
as in travelling
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 identifying
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 combining
to come together to form a single unit
the elements hydrogen and oxygen associate to form molecules of water
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4
as in cooperating
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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5
as in mixing
to take part in social activities
you should try to associate with people your own age
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Recent Examples of associating
Younger Democrats are increasingly associating her with the past and see her as part of the problem that let Donald Trump back into the White House rather than a credible candidate for 2028.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The overall structure of a chromosome can be divided first into large territories, then into more specialized compartments, and then into topologically associating domains, known as TADs.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Another drawback is that multitasking in remote meetings is sometimes perceived as inappropriate behavior, with some individuals explicitly associating it with being impolite.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
To give some dimension to the flat caricature of her and of Mignini that people were associating with this story.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Commit to regularly offering valuable insights so people start recognizing your name and associating it with expertise.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Stories about vampires drinking young blood to maintain their youthful glow and ancient civilizations associating blood with having special powers have been circulating for a long time.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2025
Shorter sci-fi stabs meet surging upward flourishes which also link Believe stylistically to disco and Hi-NRG, associating the track with certain gay subcultural histories.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 9 Aug. 2025
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The overall structure of a chromosome can be divided first into large territories, then into more specialized compartments, and then into topologically associating domains, known as TADs.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Another drawback is that multitasking in remote meetings is sometimes perceived as inappropriate behavior, with some individuals explicitly associating it with being impolite.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
To give some dimension to the flat caricature of her and of Mignini that people were associating with this story.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Commit to regularly offering valuable insights so people start recognizing your name and associating it with expertise.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Stories about vampires drinking young blood to maintain their youthful glow and ancient civilizations associating blood with having special powers have been circulating for a long time.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2025
Shorter sci-fi stabs meet surging upward flourishes which also link Believe stylistically to disco and Hi-NRG, associating the track with certain gay subcultural histories.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associating
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Deshpande suggested that while streaming algorithms like Netflix’s are good at identifying what is within a subscriber’s tastes, the algorithm may limit what that user is exposed to, to the detriment of studios trying to produce films.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Police said officers were dispatched and arrived within two minutes of the 911 call — first reported as a suspicious event and later upgraded to a burglary in progress — and that the Criminal Investigations Bureau dedicated more than 100 investigative hours to identifying those involved.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Since its founding, the brand has become known for combining modern design with inclusivity and cultural storytelling.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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Until the web is fully passkey-ready, combining the two provides both convenience and resilience, giving you a seamless experience across multiple devices and services.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The driver has been cooperating with investigators since the incident.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its identity has not been verified, and Prince of Whales is cooperating fully with authorities.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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But the director manages to spin a clever modern-day morality tale mixing art, social class and big bucks.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli is charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm while traveling on an aircraft, according to a news release from the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sacrament revolves around two cousins from San Bernardino, Larette and Cherrise, who, along with two traveling nurses—four ICU nurses in all—are isolating in individual Mallard trailers in CamperWorld, three blocks from Our Lady of Sorrows hospital.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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I’t’s correlating to an appetite for audiences to want to talk about it.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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However, sometimes, the right play happens for the correlating gossip.—
Charlotte Wilder,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Their apartment was four blocks from the bridge, the main artery connecting her to many parts of the city.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many regional observers believe Barghouti is the only figure capable of uniting the Palestinians; polls show him as a leading candidate in a hypothetical election for President of the Palestinian Authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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European Literature Night 2025 returns to New York for its seventh edition, uniting a dynamic lineup of authors and translators from across Europe for an unforgettable evening of readings, discussions, and literary exchange.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Associating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associating. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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