associating

verb

Definition of associatingnext
present participle of associate
1
as in travelling
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 identifying
to think of (something) in combination she still associates Memorial Day with her long-ago fiancé, who died in Vietnam

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3
as in combining
to come together to form a single unit the elements hydrogen and oxygen associate to form molecules of water

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4
as in cooperating
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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5
as in mixing
to take part in social activities you should try to associate with people your own age

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for associating
  1. identifying
  2. connecting
  3. uniting
  4. linking
  5. collaborating
  6. comparing
  7. joining
  8. running
Verb
  • Still, researchers are working on identifying biomarkers in gut bacteria that someday could help tailor decisions on how to use existing therapies — or develop new treatments.
    Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of identifying
Verb
  • Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • By connecting features like billing, single sign-on and data synchronization, these partnerships can deliver a unified experience to the end user.
    Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of connecting
Verb
  • However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Brett for me stands out as a beacon of connection—uniting people through humor, vibrant communities, and shared experiences.
    Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of uniting
Verb
  • What was the vibe like linking back together, being in that same creative space?
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In households, inexpensive robotic appliances will prevail over conventional devices, providing greater protection, linking, and ease of use.
    Mark Minevich, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of linking
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  • The two are also not ruling out collaborating with Dream in the future.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • One standout moment was collaborating with Kyle De Volle — Rita Ora’s stylist — together with Ora starring in the campaigne, which propelled Charlotte Simone, both as a brand and as an independent designer, into a new stratosphere.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of collaborating
Verb
  • Take time to research lenders, comparing terms, rates and customer reviews to find one that fits your business needs.
    Chris Scharman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The research is thought to be the first head-to-head study comparing the two popular injectable weight-loss medicines, and its findings could help doctors prescribe the two GLP-1 drugs in a more efficient way.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of comparing
Verb
  • In the Chicago area, workers at nine cafes walked out Tuesday, joining workers at five cafes that have been on strike since Friday, organizers said.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Everyone wants to link the Lions offensive coordinator to the Bears job (including us above), but joining a division with Detroit, Green Bay and Minnesota might not be the best career move.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of joining
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  • Penn State reaffirmed that belief by dismantling SMU and running the ball well against one of the best run defenses in the country.
    Justin Williams, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Enlist the help of a running coach.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of running
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