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

Examples of associated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The show’s end brought a montage of black-and-white photos of Dead band members and associated personalities, living or dead. Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2024 The complaint also demanded the reinstatement of associated student body bookkeeper Heather Cooper, who worked closely with Jacobs and lost her job last fall. Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024 The new tariffs will most affect China’s automakers, which have been rapidly increasing their investments in electric vehicles and associated industries, like batteries. William Gavin, Quartz, 13 May 2024 According to McGowan, the procedure could potentially offer patients the opportunity to see substantial weight loss without the downtime of surgery or associated risks. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024 To view the associated slides, register for and listen to the webcast, go to https://ir.tecogen.com/ir-calendar . Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024 Now is the time finally to do something about this kind of harassment and associated acts of trespass and disorder. The Editors, National Review, 22 Apr. 2024 Other enhancements—including switch-specific ASICs, virtual LANs, and the development of faster and less expensive physical media and associated electronics—steadily contributed to Ethernet’s longevity and popularity. IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2024 But the mistake, and its associated cost, is a reminder of a bitter dispute between Petrovich and the city that lasted years. Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024

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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 May. 2024.

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