associated

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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

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

associated

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past tense and past participle of associate entry 1

Examples of associated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Studiocanal and Bien ou Bien Productions are producing, with CPB Films and Leyland Films serving as associated producers. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

For some patients, a single treatment can produce a durable or potentially curative response, reducing the need for years of ongoing therapy and the associated burden, side effects and cost. — Jigar Thakkar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Medicine had little to offer a child in that much pain back then, so doctors prescribed seizure medication and the associated bloodwork. — Brian T. Bailey, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

As a result, the district cancelled the event and any associated field trips and is planning on rescheduling with a new speaker. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing associated

• community-associated

Rhymes for associated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated