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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Here, gravitational tides between the galaxies pull gas out of each other, forming the bridge and associated spurs.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The commission’s recommendation came with the caveat, however, that the associated development agreement is modified to require completion of transit improvements — namely a reconfiguration of Sports Arena Boulevard to include dedicated bus lanes — during the first phase of development.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Advertisement From this has developed an associated initiative, the First Mover’s Coalition for Food, the aim of which is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable production methods and technologies for agricultural commodities.
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Suspects may not be named if ongoing reporting of the associated court proceedings is not immediately planned.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The commission’s recommendation came with the caveat, however, that the associated development agreement is modified to require completion of transit improvements — namely a reconfiguration of Sports Arena Boulevard to include dedicated bus lanes — during the first phase of development.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Advertisement From this has developed an associated initiative, the First Mover’s Coalition for Food, the aim of which is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable production methods and technologies for agricultural commodities.
—Sebastian Buckup, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Suspects may not be named if ongoing reporting of the associated court proceedings is not immediately planned.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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