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

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In the meantime, firms have flagged any associated macroeconomic downturn and dampening of consumer sentiment as a key concern. Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 July 2025 Assuming agent fees of 10 per cent on the transfer plus associated levies, Norgaard’s signing will add £5.1m in amortisation costs to Arsenal’s 2025-26 figures, then £5.8m in 2026-27. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 10 July 2025 These systems provide real-time tracking of inventory items, along with associated predictive data analytics. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 While many winners are island nations or territories unto themselves, some are part of larger archipelagos, meaning a few countries in the Caribbean and associated region claim more than one top island this year. Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for associated

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 15 Jul. 2025.

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