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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Research and development expenses decreased to $90.9 million, reflecting a reduction in headcount and associated costs following a restructuring plan.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
Since 2019, Meta has required political and social issues advertisers to submit an Employer Identification Number, a government or military website and an associated email address, or a Federal Election Commission registration number.
—Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2024
With LinkedIn removing its Skill Assessments and associated badges as of 2024, your concerns are well-founded.
—Aditya Malik, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Researchers found that during such an experience, some of these LAAs were activated; re-activating the LAAs in a different environment appeared to stimulate recall of the memory and associated learning.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
Since 2019, Meta has required political and social issues advertisers to submit an Employer Identification Number, a government or military website and an associated email address, or a Federal Election Commission registration number.
—Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2024
With LinkedIn removing its Skill Assessments and associated badges as of 2024, your concerns are well-founded.
—Aditya Malik, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Researchers found that during such an experience, some of these LAAs were activated; re-activating the LAAs in a different environment appeared to stimulate recall of the memory and associated learning.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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