associated

adjective

as·​so·​ci·​at·​ed ə-ˈsō-shē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce associated (audio)
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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
2
: 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 contract covers 1,970 PAC-3 MSE interceptors and associated hardware, underscoring global demand for the precision air and missile defense weapon. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025 The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), an antipiracy coalition led by the Motion Picture Association, announced the shutdown of Streameast and its 80 associated internet domain names in collaboration with Egyptian authorities. Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025 The information TransUnion gathers is compiled into individual credit reports, which lenders, landlords and other parties use to assess a person’s creditworthiness and associated risk. Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025 This is especially the case for people taking associated blood thinners or anti-inflammatory drugs, people allergic to Meloxicam or people with a pre-existing medical condition. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for associated

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of associated was in 1611

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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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