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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1
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 Synonyms for associates
Verb
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While over half of the population identifies as introverts, most job interview techniques favor extroverts.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025 -
Shaw is a Republican who has advocated for conservative policies in the district, including one that would have informed parents if their child identifies as transgender.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hosted by the cultural critic Wesley Morris, the series layers musical analysis of Wonder’s songs and insightful interviews with industry colleagues and acolytes.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The stones’ distant origins have led Parker Pearson and his colleagues to believe that Stonehenge’s second phase of construction was meant to bring Britain together.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The actress often collaborates with stylist Danielle Goldberg.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Dec. 2024
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Earth collaborates with a diverse network of organizations, each specializing in different aspects of climate resilience.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Breaking down silos unites diverse expertise, fostering faster problem-solving and greater alignment.—
Azra Nurkic,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The same suspect got up and took the two puppies and ran out of the store with one of his accomplices.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Walker was the oldest of the four men, with the other accomplices being 15, 16, and 17 during the time.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As for Minnesota, Mason joins a backfield led by veteran Aaron Jones.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The new Florida restaurant joins two locations in Utah.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Jets filled the roster with his buddies.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Vrabel with golfing buddies Kent McMillin (in red hat) and Brent Keally at his Patriots Ring of Honor ceremony in 2023 (left), and back at his home table at Nashville’s Corner Pub.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Associates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associates. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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