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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There is usually a delay between the onset of the event and many of the associated effects.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 June 2026
In some cases, this type of financial strain may also delay enrollment in certain parts of Medicare or supplemental coverage due to the associated cost concerns.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Considering the associated thefts from libraries in this story, provenance—the history of the ownership of the item in question—may also get swallowed by all the hot money.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 8 June 2026
Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.
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Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 June 2026
In some cases, this type of financial strain may also delay enrollment in certain parts of Medicare or supplemental coverage due to the associated cost concerns.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Considering the associated thefts from libraries in this story, provenance—the history of the ownership of the item in question—may also get swallowed by all the hot money.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 8 June 2026
Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.
—AJC.com, 8 June 2026
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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