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

Examples of associated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since then, Sawtooth National Recreation Area officials have issued an emergency closure for the Redfish Lake recreation complex, including the lodge and associated buildings, roads, trails, trailheads and campgrounds in the area. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2024 Zoom in: Previous standards excluded climate change trends, including the increasing frequency and severity of extreme precipitation events and associated flooding as well as sea level rise. Andrew Freedman, Axios, 10 July 2024 Other top donors include retailers such as Home Depot and Target with $1 million each and 7-Eleven and associated committees with more than $600,000. Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024 In addition, the NCAA could cite First Amendment protections for use of newsworthy events, including games and the associated publicity of those games. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for associated 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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