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 …—
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: 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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In the third test, U8L was positioned 500 cm away for maximum centrifugal force and associated impact energy.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
The coalition works to protect the tax system and taxpayers from identity theft and associated fraud, particularly as scam activity surges ahead of Christmas and upcoming tax season.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Other associated terminal improvements under the plan would be scheduled to be ready along the same time frame, Sumner said.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Dec. 2025
Such immersive practices – such as prayer, ritualistic dance and the religious use of psychoactive substances – create evidence that makes the associated beliefs feel true.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
The coalition works to protect the tax system and taxpayers from identity theft and associated fraud, particularly as scam activity surges ahead of Christmas and upcoming tax season.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Other associated terminal improvements under the plan would be scheduled to be ready along the same time frame, Sumner said.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Dec. 2025
Such immersive practices – such as prayer, ritualistic dance and the religious use of psychoactive substances – create evidence that makes the associated beliefs feel true.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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