1
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 partners
a fellow worker
my associates at the office
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Recent Examples of associates
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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Added the cartel to its Public Registry of Persons and Entities Linked to Terrorism, enabling judicial and financial actions against associates.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Robinson has reportedly not cooperated with investigators, though his family and associates have provided key information, including messages about hiding a rifle and bullet engraving.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For Harrington, maintaining a strong brand DNA and know-how of when to hop on a trend, listening to the customer and the sales associates is crucial.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Bottom line, associates see the vision in the actions of their leaders.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
One of Mendoza’s associates was waiting for them.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
In 1951, Husseini’s associates murdered one of his foremost rivals, King Abdullah of Jordan.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and co-conspirator, created the book in 2003 by soliciting tributes from the financier’s friends and associates.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Graduate students Brian Elder and Jared Anklam, postdoctoral associates Jian Teng and Saebom Lee, and other collaborators contributed to the research.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Added the cartel to its Public Registry of Persons and Entities Linked to Terrorism, enabling judicial and financial actions against associates.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Robinson has reportedly not cooperated with investigators, though his family and associates have provided key information, including messages about hiding a rifle and bullet engraving.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
For Harrington, maintaining a strong brand DNA and know-how of when to hop on a trend, listening to the customer and the sales associates is crucial.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Bottom line, associates see the vision in the actions of their leaders.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
One of Mendoza’s associates was waiting for them.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
In 1951, Husseini’s associates murdered one of his foremost rivals, King Abdullah of Jordan.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and co-conspirator, created the book in 2003 by soliciting tributes from the financier’s friends and associates.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associates
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If that group travels together and delivers in-person remarks, the Charlie Kirk memorial would seem a rare event that doesn’t involve another head of state, living or dead.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Following Sayan’s path, Zhen travels to Japan to find out the truth and accepts her spiritual legacy.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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While the Second Circuit decidedly disfavors rehearings en banc, the court identifies several exceptional circumstances where petitions are granted.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The order identifies 118 new vessels as being part of this shadow fleet.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
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The bracelet combines the lightweight metal with high-tech bulk metallic glass, an alloy of 50 percent palladium and other metals that’s highly resistant to corrosion and wear.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mango Small Bucket Bag The slouchy bucket bag is trending this season, and Mango’s version combines style with practicality.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Addressing concerns about the ability of Bixby's lawyers to defend him, Scott said their client cooperates with his legal team and the psychiatrists who treat and question him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Agarwal noted that it’s been interesting to see how the community cooperates to make a trip that’s not all zigzagging and circles.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Fill out a questionnaire, upload a photo, and a professional colorist mixes your perfect blend based on your hair goals and history—right down to the developer strength.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Never Enough mixes ethereal pop, Police-infused New Wave, and chainsaw riffs, all of it elevating Turnstile’s melodic sound to greater heights.—
Daniel Kohn,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Explore Internal Opportunities Before looking externally, investigate what colleagues in other departments or roles are doing that sparks your interest.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Below, his colleagues offer first-person testimonials of that experience.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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The film follows Costner as a Civil War soldier who bonds with a Sioux tribe and adapts to their way of life.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
1 Sep. 2025
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Andor soon bonds with Klára, but later becomes infatuated with his late father, a ticket salesman with connections to the entertainment industry (escapism is a recurring motif) and an observant Jew, whose faith becomes of great interest to the boy.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Children may also develop a small head size, which correlates to neurological and psychological issues later in life, according to DeRoo.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Based on historical trends, the size of a surprise cut correlates directly with the rally potential.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Associates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associates. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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