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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Buttons provide basic access to a tuner and a looper, though the associated app unlocks more complex options.
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Meanwhile, Des Moines Area Community College has suspended its DEI meetings and staff training and has removed associated websites, Axios has learned.
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Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
Smart contracts automate routine tasks such as compliance checks and transaction settlements, reducing administrative burdens and associated costs.
—Geoff Ira, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Des Moines Area Community College has suspended its DEI meetings and staff training and has removed associated websites, Axios has learned.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Truly a classic beauty of the Minervois and an ambassador of the best from this land, including associated value.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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