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
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: 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 park doesn’t need all these associated nuisances.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Documents related to the project — like drafts of the terms or any associated paperwork — will remain confidential and will not be available through the Kansas Open Records Act until the parties execute an agreement, according to the bond agreement state legislators moved forward last month.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
This led to months of legal bickering as Drake repeatedly accused DMACC of slow-walking the changes while DMACC and its associated foundation accused Drake of defamation.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Given that immunizations save money by reducing illness and the associated health care costs, vaccine programs have proven to be valuable investments.
—Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Documents related to the project — like drafts of the terms or any associated paperwork — will remain confidential and will not be available through the Kansas Open Records Act until the parties execute an agreement, according to the bond agreement state legislators moved forward last month.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
This led to months of legal bickering as Drake repeatedly accused DMACC of slow-walking the changes while DMACC and its associated foundation accused Drake of defamation.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Given that immunizations save money by reducing illness and the associated health care costs, vaccine programs have proven to be valuable investments.
—Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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