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

Each entry includes an overview, some fun details, and a short description of key associated NPCs. —Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Each will be reimbursed for associated costs. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025

Provide point protection for Balch Camp PG&E hydro-electric and residential facilities, two powerhouses, Balch communication reflector, penstock and valve houses, and associated power distribution lines. —Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025

The Broncos agreed to pay the full cost of acquiring those properties and all relocation, construction and associated costs. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing associated

• community-associated

Rhymes for associated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated