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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Marijuana − medical and recreational − is legal throughout more than half of the United States, and for some looking to familiarize themselves with the plant and its effects, learning all of the associated terminology may feel daunting. Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025 Many critics contest claims of widespread discrimination against Christians in U.S. society, given that Christians are the country’s largest faith group and benefit from associated privileges. Michael Pasek, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025 The exact shape, size, and location of the medieval church, and its associated burial ground, were unknown prior to university’s construction project. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025 In the realm of Indian classical dance alone, there are nine different forms, including the Northern India genre known as kathak, which dates back to 4 BC and was so-named because the associated hand, body and facial movements were specifically designed to tell stories. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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