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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Borrowers can still apply for other IDR plans, but interest will continue to accrue during any associated processing forbearance.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The threat forced Ford to shut down production at the assembly plant and associated buildings, including the paint and body shops, and evacuate about 2,200 employees for the night as tactical officers responded.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Hechinger, through previous and new research, found that the snail and its associated trematode parasites can be widely found in lakes and reservoirs across the state.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Double Infinity’s impending release is also the latest in a series of happenings for Big Thief and its associated members this year.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 4 June 2025
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The threat forced Ford to shut down production at the assembly plant and associated buildings, including the paint and body shops, and evacuate about 2,200 employees for the night as tactical officers responded.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Hechinger, through previous and new research, found that the snail and its associated trematode parasites can be widely found in lakes and reservoirs across the state.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Double Infinity’s impending release is also the latest in a series of happenings for Big Thief and its associated members this year.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 4 June 2025
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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