associated

adjective

as·​so·​ci·​at·​ed ə-ˈsō-shē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce associated (audio)
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Synonyms of associatednext
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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For direct contact information such as your name, email address and other associated personal information, please submit the form below first. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025 Law enforcement officials believe that kind of imagery could provide the missing link needed to narrow their search for the suspect, establish a direction of travel or identify associated locations. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 Those numbers include only streams of the full broadcast, not counting associated clips or trailers. Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025 The Wilsons are members of Christ Church, a congregation in Moscow known for its controversial vision to transform the city into a theocracy through its educational system and associated businesses. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 15 Dec. 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 19 Dec. 2025.

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