as in related
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as in connected
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 correlated
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 combined
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 cooperated
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 mixed
to take part in social activities
you should try to associate with people your own age
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Recent Examples of associated
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
But replicating associated smells and textures will take some time
By Gayoung Lee edited by Andrea Thompson
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—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
The study found Americans that are more religious are also more likely to align with the Republican Party and associated views, while less religious Americans are more likely to identify with the Democratic Party.
—Liam Adams, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Use the associated app to adjust the temperature as needed.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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According to the health care research firm KFF, the number of those enrolled in Medicaid and the associated Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Ohio has fallen from over 3.4 million to under 2.9 million between March 2023 and October 2024.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
But replicating associated smells and textures will take some time
By Gayoung Lee edited by Andrea Thompson
Join Our Community of Science Lovers!
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
The study found Americans that are more religious are also more likely to align with the Republican Party and associated views, while less religious Americans are more likely to identify with the Democratic Party.
—Liam Adams, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Use the associated app to adjust the temperature as needed.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Since 2025 is a Holy Year for the Catholic Church, with 32 million pilgrims projected to visit Rome, related calls make up a large part of the 50 to 70 queries the nuns answer daily.—
Giovanna Dell’Orto,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration won a major legal victory on Friday when an appeals court lifted an injunction blocking enforcement of the president's executive orders terminating federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) related contracts and programs.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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As a Mexican and Jewish American woman from West Rogers Park, I am deeply connected to and proud of my roots.—
Jennifer Guzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden and others have said there is no evidence that the explosion was connected to the attack in New Orleans by an Army veteran that killed 14 people.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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During the Cold War, the United States and its allies cooperated on trade and security through mechanisms such as the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls.—
Peter E. Harrell,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Dec. 2024
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Federal sources further clarified that Paul has not cooperated with authorities or struck any deal against Sean Combs.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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Key factors that influence gold prices The price of gold is shaped by several interrelated factors, ranging from supply and demand to market instability and broader economic conditions.—
Gabriel O Rodriguez,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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These interrelated tensions of class, caste and gender form a background tapestry, but its real politics are unveiled by Hegde’s visual and modal approach.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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But acceptance increased to 47% among respondents who identified as conservative and to nearly 54% among those who identified as extremely conservative.—
William McCorkle,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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About 10 species in the genus have been identified in China, with one other identified in Fujian Province.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Designed for nighttime use, Sunday Riley’s vegan eye cream boosts collagen production with a 6% retinol complex fused with bioactive centella asiatica.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2025
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Each one is hand cut, fused and sanded.—
Amazon,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Its windows were constantly open, there was no key in the door, people from different age groups mingled.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
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Five years after the events of Dominion, in which dinosaurs mingled with humans all over the globe, these creatures are now dying out.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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As computing and communication have always been inextricably linked, these networks will play a vital role in creating a quantum internet that interconnects quantum computers and other quantum devices.—
Nishant Batra,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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They are now linked to two North Idaho homicides — the one in Nez Perce County and another in Clearwater County — that happened in that window, according to Idaho State Police.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associated. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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