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adjective

ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce affiliated (audio)
Definition of affiliatednext
as in related
having a close connection like that between family members costuming and set design are affiliated arts, both requiring research into the period of the play or film

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affiliated

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verb

past tense of affiliate
as in allied

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Recent Examples of affiliated
Adjective
The commission now appears poised to rule next month that the Georgia Republican Assembly and its affiliated political action committee failed to property disclose more than $187,000 in spending to support numerous candidates in recent years. — David Wickert, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Another dynamic at play has been the influence of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC and its affiliated groups, which have spent nearly $30 million supporting Stevens. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Amphora is the main dinner venue, featuring select starters, mains, and desserts created by James Beard–affiliated chefs. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Missouri Workers Center and affiliates The Missouri Workers Center — and its affiliated groups Missouri Workers Power and Stand Up KC — are the main opponents to the city’s plan to help fund the stadium project. — Dylan Lysen july 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for affiliated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliated
  1. related
  2. allied
  3. combined
  4. associated
  5. interfaced
Adjective
  • In engineering, computer science, medicine and related professions, an experienced practitioner can frequently earn far more in industry than a university is prepared to pay.
    — Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities said Jordan and Bailey have been in custody since August 2024 when they were arrested for related state offenses.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of related
Verb
  • In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ecuador National Police via AP In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of allied
Verb
  • Each blocked multiple lanes and combined to cause miles of delays, which also sent extra traffic into downtown Atlanta.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Those two rotated fluidly throughout, combined well and have developed a strong on-pitch connection.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • The Triton then handled the navigation, sensor employment, onboard processing and reporting associated with the task.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In Christian iconography, the Virgin is often associated with the promise of life; here, that promise is set against the awareness of death.
    — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of associated
Verb
  • Finally, the third module consisted of a controller that interfaced with the spacecraft to help point the telescope.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 June 2026
  • However, lay reading is not the way that people have, historically speaking, interfaced with the classics.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Definition of interfaced

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