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

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

Forecasts can be presented as figures leadership can plan against, with all associated assumptions visible underneath them, rather than buried in caveats. — Udam Dewaraja, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Tracey Amon is seeking the complete valuation report and all associated work product, including the list of artworks examined, comparables considered, the valuation methodology, and all relevant correspondence. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Studies also suggest that individuals with migraine are more susceptible to brain freeze, probably because the trigeminal nerve and its associated pain pathways are already hypersensitive. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Selling stock helps keep borrowing levels and associated interest payments in check, at the expense of shareholder dilution (your investors now own a smaller percentage of a larger pie). — Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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