associated

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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

associated

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past tense and past participle of associate entry 1

Examples of associated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Heated Rivalry delivered on Bell’s promise to generate shows that resonate locally and go global, with the associated financial and reputational benefits. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

The third-largest source comes from impact fees paid by developers building new projects, but that $40 million can only go toward projects made necessary by associated growth. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2026

The merchant processes the transaction and absorbs the associated costs. — Ken Nizam, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

But appropriate counseling depends on the precise diagnosis, gestational age, associated abnormalities, prognosis and maternal circumstances. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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