associate
verb (used with object)
to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc..
was associating
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past progressiveof associate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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On the back are the names of whomever he or she was associating with at the time of the interview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2020
At the time, Lindh’s story seemed uncomplicated: He was associating with extremists.
From Slate ● May 24, 2019
Milanes’ daughter, Suylen Milanes, said officials arrived the day before the festival and warned her that she was associating with unsavory characters.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2014
Once again, Henry was associating himself with King Arthur.
From Newsweek
She was associating this tragedy with herself—as part of her life, her fate.
From The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills by Ridgwell Cullum
