associated

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adjective

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

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Lockheed Martin has committed $67 million to the facility expansion and associated equipment before receiving government funding for the project. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 The design aims to reduce the need for heavy cooling fans and associated equipment, particularly when the electric drivetrain is working hard. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 Policymakers have also moved to address associated risks, with a dozen states now requiring companion chatbot operators to disclose to users that their tools are not human, and to institute crisis referral procedures. — Ned Cooper, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026 Kratom and 7-OH drew media attention in Los Angeles County last year when both substances, along with others, were linked to the deaths of six people, prompting state officials to pull associated products off the shelves. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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