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Definition of associatednext

associated

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verb

past tense of associate
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as in connected
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 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
Adjective
Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void. AJC.com, 10 May 2026 Project work can include removal and disposal of hazardous and regulated materials; demolition; removal, transport and disposal of associated debris; backfilling; grading and site restoration; traffic maintenance; and soil erosion and sedimentation control. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Verb
Although the charges were filed this week, Wang’s name had been associated with the allegations for years. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 14 May 2026 The operation targets vacant homes, lots and other locations associated with cases involving people who have been missing for a year or more. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for associated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associated
Adjective
  • The Justice Department cited prosecutorial discretion after the SEC moved to settle a related civil case, even as critics link the retreat to Trump’s suspension of overseas-bribery enforcement.
    Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
  • Further declines in home prices would deepen the hit to household balance sheets, said Lizzi Lee, a fellow at Center for China Analysis, noting that the property downturn has already inflicted significant job losses across construction and related sectors.
    Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 May 2026
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  • Here was a man who had conquered eight halls of fame, had traveled the world many times over, and nothing compared to his home.
    Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
  • Prosecutors allege Gitesatani traveled to Los Angeles to attend the protest.
    City News Service, Daily News, 18 May 2026
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  • As part of that package, Republicans included $1 billion for White House security enhancements, part of it connected to Trump’s ballroom.
    Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
  • Austin police arrested two juveniles Sunday who investigators believe were connected to 12 shooting incidents across the city that injured four people, struck two fire stations and triggered a shelter-in-place order in South Austin.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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  • With data centers the size of dozens of football fields combined sprouting up around the country, residents have protested the construction of AI infrastructure, which McKinsey projected to touch $7 trillion in capital expenditures by 2030.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
  • Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until completely combined.
    Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Lynch fully cooperated with the board’s investigation and the board received 11 letters of support from colleagues and patients, the order states.
    Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
  • Tommaso Buscetta Tommaso Buscetta was a Sicilian Mafia soldier who broke omertà and cooperated with state authorities.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • This would be an entertaining video to show up on your doom scroll late at night, seeing how paint colors can be mixed and matched to present the color of your opponent, but two and a half minutes of this?
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • The state passed legislation in 2023 and adopted a Bill of Rights for English Language Learners in 2024, but implementation has been mixed and funding is lacking.
    Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Adjective
  • Shifting gears confidently into the second half of the season, this week’s episode has a more cohesive feel than the show has been able to manage so far, turning a series of interrelated crises into a Magnolia-esque montage of desperation from most of the major characters.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 3 May 2026
  • The result of Murakami’s thinking about the cyclical, interrelated influence of art upon itself in different historical eras, spanning east to west and back again, can be seen on the white walls at Perrotin.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Howden joined seven other players, including Wayne Gretzky, atop the list.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • In an announcement video posted to social media, Martin was joined by characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets, with a cameo from BTS.
    Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 14 May 2026

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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associated. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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