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

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

Try Pelvic Floor Therapy Endometriosis and its associated pain can affect the muscles in your pelvic floor, a group of muscles that form a sling of support beneath your uterus, bladder, and bowels. —Sarah Bence, Health, 28 Dec. 2024

In this article, the author describes four strongholds for humans, and the associated human skills that remain valuable — for now. —Marc Zao-Sanders, Harvard Business Review, 17 Dec. 2024

But lawmakers have repeatedly balked at that request due to the associated price tag, which could cost the state several million dollars per year. —Renata Daou, Hartford Courant, 16 Dec. 2024

Sometimes stronger medications are prescribed to treat more severe IBS symptoms or to alleviate associated pain. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing associated

• community-associated