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as in to travel
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 to identify
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 to combine
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 to cooperate
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 colleague
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 partner
a fellow worker
my associates at the office
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as in auxiliary
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Recent Examples of associate
July 11, CBS News, 11 July 2025
In addition to the defendants listed in the lawsuit, First Liberty's brief was filed in support of Attorney General Tim Griffin and the state of Arkansas, according to Erin Smith, associate counsel for First Liberty.
—Edward McKinnon, arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 21 July 2025
Get In Touch With Nature At Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Coastline is the primary landscape associated with Fort Myers, but the city is also home to a number of other diverse ecosystems.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Pj Green
july 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
Annie Tomasini, a longtime former aide and deputy chief of staff to former President Joe Biden, on Friday became the third ex-Biden associate to plead the Fifth Amendment before the House Oversight Committee amid an ongoing probe into concerns about the former president's health.
—Mandy Taheri
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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Verb
Bove has served as principal associate deputy attorney general since Mr. Trump returned to the White House in January, and was a federal prosecutor in New York from 2012 to 2021.
—July 11, CBS News, 11 July 2025
In addition to the defendants listed in the lawsuit, First Liberty's brief was filed in support of Attorney General Tim Griffin and the state of Arkansas, according to Erin Smith, associate counsel for First Liberty.
—Edward McKinnon, arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
Like the new study, the provision recognizes the potential health risks from lower radiation levels associated with the production of the atomic bomb.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 21 July 2025
Get In Touch With Nature At Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Coastline is the primary landscape associated with Fort Myers, but the city is also home to a number of other diverse ecosystems.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Adjective
After White and Colbert were arrested, Anderson texted an associate about Colbert and White on April 27, according to the DA.
—Pj Green
july 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
Annie Tomasini, a longtime former aide and deputy chief of staff to former President Joe Biden, on Friday became the third ex-Biden associate to plead the Fifth Amendment before the House Oversight Committee amid an ongoing probe into concerns about the former president's health.
—Mandy Taheri
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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The clip’s filming location in Kansas City, rather than across the pond, suggests that Ted’s closest pals have traveled to the States, perhaps to convince him to coach Richmond’s women’s team.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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It’s thought that Netanyahu may travel to New York in September, prior to the mayoral election, to speak at the U.N. General Assembly’s world leaders meeting.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Milwaukee police officers obtained video footage from local businesses, enabling them to identify the vehicle as a 2025 Ford Explorer.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The series combines live-action performance with photorealistic, real-time interactivity powered by game engine technology.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The name combines the Japanese words for flower (hana) and vomiting (haki-masu).—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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The law subjects stablecoin issuers to the Bank Secrecy Act, obligating them to verify customers, track transactions, and cooperate with federal authorities.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Lawrence, who left before Shanda was set on fire and cooperated early with police, was sentenced to 20 years for criminal confinement.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Brown points out that this is particularly important in a city like Chicago, with its array of neighborhoods and the multitude of cultures and languages that mix and meld into the spirit of the city.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Another method, hot and cold aisle containment, organizes server racks to improve airflow and prevent hot and cold air from mixing.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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Since then he’s noticed the tool gain popularity among his residents and surgeon colleagues.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Many of the couple’s close friends and colleagues took to the comment section to congratulate them on the new arrival.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Emily Alabi was subsequently added as a recurring star in January, playing Dani Rhodes, a temporary partner for Scola.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Under his leadership, ZDF Studios intends to further strengthen its position as a European co-production partner and program provider.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Ditto the auxiliary singers, particularly Greene, who paired a deep, sonorous bass range with enthusiastic dance moves that underlined the across-the-board camaraderie.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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By enabling plug-and-play compatibility with third-party telematics devices, cargo sensors and auxiliary systems, OEMs can reclaim control of the vehicle ecosystem and capture additional value typically ceded to aftermarket providers.—
Yu Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Associate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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