- present participle of associate.
associating
Example Sentences
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Beijing said it consistently abides by international rules and opposes “attempts to smear China by associating it with the conflict.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Ross’ popularity at the time of his death, along with his prolific output, translated into an afterlife associating him with kindness and encouragement.
From Salon ● May 2, 2026
How have you really held on to this DIY ethos while now associating yourself with a bigger label?
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 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
Others he cultivated for their genuine capabilities on the screen, and for the sense of aggrandizement that he derived from associating with them.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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