associated
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
Mack Mortenson2
: 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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Part of the reason for this appears to be the expectation that mortgage rates may decline in future and the associated uncertainty for long-term rates.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The District of Columbia deserves full enforcement of the Clean Water Act and all applicable laws to ensure the full restoration of the Anacostia River and associated waterways.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
There are two main symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis—and a few associated health issues.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
The apps will no longer be available for download in app stores and internet service providers will be required to ban associated websites.
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Simon Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The District of Columbia deserves full enforcement of the Clean Water Act and all applicable laws to ensure the full restoration of the Anacostia River and associated waterways.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
There are two main symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis—and a few associated health issues.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
The apps will no longer be available for download in app stores and internet service providers will be required to ban associated websites.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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