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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These are apps that, although not actively malicious, may exhibit undesirable behaviors or include associated programs.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
The 747-8 Turnkey program will locate and acquire commercial 747s for clients, oversee a custom interior refurbishment at one of its associated facilities, and overhaul of the engines before delivering it to the client.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
During this period, the cathedral will hold associated events including artist talks and tours focused on the tradition of graffiti in the church’s history.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Srinivasan said an invisible watermark and an associated detection tool would likely be the most reliable approach.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
The 747-8 Turnkey program will locate and acquire commercial 747s for clients, oversee a custom interior refurbishment at one of its associated facilities, and overhaul of the engines before delivering it to the client.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
During this period, the cathedral will hold associated events including artist talks and tours focused on the tradition of graffiti in the church’s history.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Srinivasan said an invisible watermark and an associated detection tool would likely be the most reliable approach.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for associated
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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