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 …—
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: 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 smaller the planet and the wider its orbit, the more subtle its associated wobble will be—HD 20794 d, for instance, pulls the star askew by less than a meter per second, in a wobble that takes nearly two Earth years to recur.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2025
As soon as these Santa Ana winds weaken, in the coming months, conditions may be favorable for atmospheric rivers and associated moisture and clouds to penetrate inland enhancing rainfall.
—Sagar Parajuli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
The powerful burst was also traced to an unprecedented 130,000 light-years from its associated galaxy’s center, where few other stars exist.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Consistency is key in treating rosacea and minimizing associated signs and symptoms of this skin condition.
— BRENDAN CAMP, MD, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD
Skin Care During Flare-Ups
During a flare-up of symptoms, practice gentle skin care.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
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Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2025
As soon as these Santa Ana winds weaken, in the coming months, conditions may be favorable for atmospheric rivers and associated moisture and clouds to penetrate inland enhancing rainfall.
—Sagar Parajuli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
The powerful burst was also traced to an unprecedented 130,000 light-years from its associated galaxy’s center, where few other stars exist.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Consistency is key in treating rosacea and minimizing associated signs and symptoms of this skin condition.
— BRENDAN CAMP, MD, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD
Skin Care During Flare-Ups
During a flare-up of symptoms, practice gentle skin care.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for associated
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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