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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 coworkers
a fellow worker
my associates at the office
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Recent Examples of associates
Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Everyone associates that with us.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Hunger can be another motivator, especially if your feline associates certain times or behaviors with food.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 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
Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Over 30 people, including members and associates of four major Mafia crime families, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones, have been ensnared in the criminal operation.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 May 2026
When exploring tools, the key question retailers must ask is whether the solution solves a clear business problem, such as increasing basket size, reducing shopper friction, improving availability, supporting associates, reducing shrink or creating measurable media value.
—Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In February 2026, he was named in a civil suit alleging that associates of Diggs assaulted a man at a Miami cabaret over unpaid gifts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Undeniably, Putin and associates miscalculated how easily Russia’s military would be able to occupy and take control of Ukraine, repeating Cold War successes.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Close colleagues and associates say Fraser is a thoughtful ally and reliable friend.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Despite this dominance, launching things into space actually accounts for only a small part of SpaceX's revenue, says Tim Farrar, president of TMF associates.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 May 2026
The technology is designed to help retailers restock before shelves run empty, enable store associates to spend more time serving customers, and replace manual processes.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Verb
The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Everyone associates that with us.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Hunger can be another motivator, especially if your feline associates certain times or behaviors with food.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 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
Bondi has repeatedly faced scrutiny over allegations that the DOJ has, over several presidential administrations, shielded Epstein associates from accountability.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Over 30 people, including members and associates of four major Mafia crime families, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones, have been ensnared in the criminal operation.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 May 2026
When exploring tools, the key question retailers must ask is whether the solution solves a clear business problem, such as increasing basket size, reducing shopper friction, improving availability, supporting associates, reducing shrink or creating measurable media value.
—Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In February 2026, he was named in a civil suit alleging that associates of Diggs assaulted a man at a Miami cabaret over unpaid gifts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Undeniably, Putin and associates miscalculated how easily Russia’s military would be able to occupy and take control of Ukraine, repeating Cold War successes.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Close colleagues and associates say Fraser is a thoughtful ally and reliable friend.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Despite this dominance, launching things into space actually accounts for only a small part of SpaceX's revenue, says Tim Farrar, president of TMF associates.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 May 2026
The technology is designed to help retailers restock before shelves run empty, enable store associates to spend more time serving customers, and replace manual processes.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associates
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The menu was inspired by the brothers’ travels and represents the breadth of Italian regional cuisine, including some of their favorite dishes.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Bridges, meanwhile, is back where his value travels best, on a Finals team, available every night and asked to enhance rather than carry.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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The bill would require developers to create and publish a transparency framework explaining how the company applies industry standards, measures model capabilities and chance of catastrophic risk, and identifies and responds to safety incidents.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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LoGiudice identifies three drivers behind inconsistency that rarely get discussed together.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Dongsheng noted the company’s ability to rapidly integrate intelligent driving technologies is supported by its Xuanji Architecture, a vehicle platform that combines electronic systems with core electrification technologies.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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The falcon combines aerodynamic engineering, specialized respiratory adaptations, visual stabilization, skeletal resilience, and astonishing neuromuscular precision into a hunting system refined for life in three dimensions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Create a space that meets your emotional needs as the sun cooperates with Neptune.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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If his health cooperates, there’s a good chance this pick will look a lot better by the end of 2026.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In any case, preventing such an outcome has less to do with the size of America’s munitions stockpile than with coming up with a realistic strategy that skillfully mixes diplomacy, economic statecraft, strong alliances, and a capable military focused on defense rather than global interventionism.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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At Caesars, The Hook produced by Spiegelworld mixes circus, comedy, cabaret, and theater into a fun and fast production that feels perfectly suited to AC.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Friends, colleagues, LinkedIn endorsements, links to newsletters for the unemployed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Along with the mandatory reporting obligations around ecosystem development and geographic expansion activities, CFOs must ensure their C-suite colleagues and the board understand the economics and financing underlying these arrangements.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Comedy is the throughline that bonds it all together.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Reality is a system where prosecutorial vigor often correlates with public attention.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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Net Promoter Score One of the most telling indicators is our Net Promoter Score, which correlates strongly with future referral volume.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Associates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associates. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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