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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The in-class exam, and its associated blue book, is also on the rise.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2025
Residents complained to the British press about the associated inconvenience, recounting road closures (leading to, gasp, wet crops), bad American driving, and an indiscreet Secret Service presence.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Suspects may not be named if ongoing reporting of the associated court proceedings is not immediately planned.
—Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
However, given the peak summer travel season, if not possible, the airline will offer either a full refund of a passenger’s ticket and any associated Air Canada services or an option to rebook their travel for a later date without any change fee.
—Matthew Rehbein, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2025
Residents complained to the British press about the associated inconvenience, recounting road closures (leading to, gasp, wet crops), bad American driving, and an indiscreet Secret Service presence.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Suspects may not be named if ongoing reporting of the associated court proceedings is not immediately planned.
—Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
However, given the peak summer travel season, if not possible, the airline will offer either a full refund of a passenger’s ticket and any associated Air Canada services or an option to rebook their travel for a later date without any change fee.
—Matthew Rehbein, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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