word association
Example Sentences
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It appears that these inventive students took "soc" from the middle of the word "association" and added "-er," producing "soccer".
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
The researchers then explored whether AI success on this simple word association task could extend to more complex and realistic creative activities.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 25, 2026
It also had a word association exercise, asking people to offer the first word or phrase that comes to mind at the mention of each man.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2023
Quick word association: I say “club” and you say … what?
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
The equivoque arises precisely from the word "association."
From Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic by Benedetto Croce
