associated

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adjective

as·​so·​ci·​at·​ed ə-ˈsō-shē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce associated (audio)
-sē-
Synonyms of associated
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: 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
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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

associated

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past tense and past participle of associate entry 1

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The Belt and Road Forum is over now, and so is the associated moratorium on deliveries. — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The Veterans Parkway extension and associated drainage projects would facilitate traffic in the area of the new Target and BJ’s Warehouse developments. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026 Pennsylvania measles infections are approaching 500 cases, with two associated deaths reported in Lancaster County. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Another search of Davis’ associated home turned up a Monte Carlo receipt for the time Shakur was killed. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for associated

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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 4 Sep. 2026.

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