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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The change affects UnitedHealthcare members enrolled in a commercial plan, Medicare or Medicaid who receive care at Ascension Wisconsin hospitals, clinics or other locations, as well as associated practices of Ascension Medical Group, according to Ascension's statement.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Shani line was ultimately discontinued, and Shani and the associated dolls were absorbed into the overall Barbie line.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Under the terms of the policy, importers bringing these goods into the EU will be required to purchase CBAM certificates to cover their associated emissions.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, a tropical wave near Hispaniola, Turks and Caicos and eastern Cuba is expected to move closer to the Bahamas, with an associated low-pressure area forming into a tropical depression.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Shani line was ultimately discontinued, and Shani and the associated dolls were absorbed into the overall Barbie line.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Under the terms of the policy, importers bringing these goods into the EU will be required to purchase CBAM certificates to cover their associated emissions.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, a tropical wave near Hispaniola, Turks and Caicos and eastern Cuba is expected to move closer to the Bahamas, with an associated low-pressure area forming into a tropical depression.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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