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 Now is the time finally to do something about this kind of harassment and associated acts of trespass and disorder. The Editors, National Review, 22 Apr. 2024 Other enhancements—including switch-specific ASICs, virtual LANs, and the development of faster and less expensive physical media and associated electronics—steadily contributed to Ethernet’s longevity and popularity. IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2024 But the mistake, and its associated cost, is a reminder of a bitter dispute between Petrovich and the city that lasted years. Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024 Avery and Dassey's 2007 trials and their associated issues are the subject of the 2015 Netflix documentary series. Christina Coulter, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024 And how is Tehran thinking about the associated pros and cons of any such activity? Javed Ali, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024 Elite Athletes Define the Upper Limits Given the alarming rise in obesity and its associated metabolic syndrome– about 1 in 8 people across the globe was living with obesity in 2022 – defining a healthy or impaired metabolism can help identify what’s gone wrong and how to address it. Travis Nemkov, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024 The Archdiocese of Louisville bought the 33,500-square-foot building and two associated parking lots for $5.1 million in December 2022 from Stock Yards Bank. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024 It is derived from the Native American Algonquin tribes, who named each full moon to mark the changing seasons and associated activities. The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 28 Apr. 2024.

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