- present tense form of associate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Don’t hesitate to be cared for by physician associates like nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Fairley told the judge that he and associates obtained information from NBA players and coaches that could influence the outcomes of games and used it to place bets.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The paranoid chart-topper lashes out at his close associates and rivals alike.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
At 23:46 GMT on 31 October, Matabiswana left the venue with his associates while Harden left using a different exit, police said.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Of her old friends and associates, only Sanborn and Higginson were still alive.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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