- present participle of associate.
associating
Example Sentences
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“The problem with associating a person with a technology is that that technology suddenly becomes a solution for everything,” he said, because their bonus depends on it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Botstein has previously apologized for associating with Epstein, said he was unaware of the extent of his behavior and said he met with him to fundraise for the school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
A big part of that stigma, Ambrose believes, is the unfortunate proliferation of associating breast cancer with the color pink.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Clinton's spokesperson has said the photos are decades old and Clinton had stopped associating with Epstein before his crimes came to light.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
When a letter from Reginald arrived, I never dreamed of associating the two letters, although I knew that Reginald had been spending a lot of time with Wilfred, Hilda, and Philbert in Detroit.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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