associated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of associatednext
as in related

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associated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of associate
1
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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2
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
Adjective
Epigenetic modifications are chemical changes in DNA and associated proteins. — Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025 Hurst noted in his letter Thursday that the local organizing committee would be in charge of overseeing the planning, coordination and execution of the event, and any associated financial obligations. — Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025 The filing also notes the company's efforts to reduce its real estate footprint and associated lease liabilities, which decreased significantly during the year. — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2025 Buttons provide basic access to a tuner and a looper, though the associated app unlocks more complex options. — Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for associated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associated
  1. related
  2. connected
  3. cooperated
  4. interrelated
  5. identified
  6. fused
  7. mingled
  8. linked
Adjective
  • The complaint contains claims for negligence, bad faith, conspiracy and related grievances.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Be sure to check out our related guides, including the Best Electric Bicycles, Best Electric Cargo Bikes, Best Ebikes for Elderly Riders, and Best Kids Bikes.
    — Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of related
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of connected
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of cooperated
Adjective
  • Insurers operate in a complex financial ecosystem, and their stability depends on multiple interrelated factors, including investment performance, underwriting practices, and risk management.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of interrelated
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of identified
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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
  • Each one is hand cut, fused and sanded.
    — Amazon, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of fused
Verb
  • Its windows were constantly open, there was no key in the door, people from different age groups mingled.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of mingled
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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