associated
adjective
as·so·ci·at·ed
ə-ˈsō-shē-ˌā-təd 
-sē-
1
: joined together often in a working relationship
On April 29, 2016, the Firm completed the spin-off of Quorum Health Corporation ("QHC"), comprised of 38 associated hospitals and related outpatient services in 16 states …—
Mack Mortenson
Mack Mortenson2
: related, connected, or combined together
a computer terminal and its associated printer
The Two Arms Curl develops the arm flexors … and associated muscle groups.—Philip J. Rasch
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The story is similar for Nketiah, who joined from Arsenal for £25million ($33.5m) with the associated pressure to justify that fee.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Then, the team used an AI agent to design new architectures, develop a plan based on the requirements and write new features with associated tests.
—Larry English, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
While the school district may ultimately lose the legal battle over its use of Chiefs, the associated image likely will remain a staple in the community: Tackapausha’s profile adorns the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce welcome sign and is featured on its fire department’s trucks and patches.
—Polo Sandoval, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Most visitors opt to snorkel or scuba dive the reefs and see their associated marine life, but landlubbers can stay dry with a glass-bottom boat tour.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Then, the team used an AI agent to design new architectures, develop a plan based on the requirements and write new features with associated tests.
—Larry English, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
While the school district may ultimately lose the legal battle over its use of Chiefs, the associated image likely will remain a staple in the community: Tackapausha’s profile adorns the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce welcome sign and is featured on its fire department’s trucks and patches.
—Polo Sandoval, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Most visitors opt to snorkel or scuba dive the reefs and see their associated marine life, but landlubbers can stay dry with a glass-bottom boat tour.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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