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Joins up with partners (10)

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I believe the answer is:

associates

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This could be a double definition.

'joins up' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with social activities as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'partners' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'with' is the link.

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(Other definitions for associates that I've seen before include "Hangs out with" , "Colleagues" , "mates" , "Companions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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