become associated with

Example Sentences

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Only later did Einstein–Rosen bridges become associated with wormholes, despite having little to do with the original idea.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

While in news terms, Royal Lodge had become associated with Andrew's scandals, from Epstein to the alleged Chinese spy, it was also where the former Duke and Duchess of York had raised their family.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

As part of the agreement, Connolly agreed not to engage in business or become associated with any entity that is in business with Disney or its affiliates, the lawsuit said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

“From its training data, certain words will become associated with certain image patterns. When you put in a prompt, it will ‘predict’ what should be there.”

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2025

“This habit probably originated in the females carefully licking their puppies—the dearest object of their love—for the sake of cleansing them... .Thus, the habit will have become associated with the emotion of love.”

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman