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

The Navy has introduced changes to the Flight III electrical plant, including new gas turbine generators, power conversion equipment, and upgraded cooling infrastructure to support the radar and associated electronics. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Many of the associated costs have not yet been clearly defined. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Only 46% of CEOs have a team in place for identifying specific quantum use cases and the associated business value, according to a survey by IBM. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

The design aims to reduce the need for heavy cooling fans and associated equipment, particularly when the electric drivetrain is working hard. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 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