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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Yoga is known to build core strength and improve flexibility and balance, helping prevent falls and associated injuries. Erica Sweeney, SELF, 23 Jan. 2025 Their associated element is Water, which symbolizes flow, adaptability and balance. Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 His numbers were mostly still there on Nadie Sabe and its associated singles, but the excitement wasn’t, at least not to this degree. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025 Trauma and associated stroke risk may or may not be present in younger people, including Gen-Xers and Millennials, according to the authors. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2025.

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