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associated

American  
[uh-soh-shee-ey-tid, -see-] / əˈsoʊ ʃiˌeɪ tɪd, -si- /

adjective

  1. connected with something else so as to exist or occur along with it; accompanying or corresponding (often used in combination).

    “Total Cost” includes books, software, shipping, and all associated costs of the program.

    Age-associated memory impairment refers to the general degradation of memory that results from aging.

  2. joined with another person or group as a companion, partner, or ally; affiliated.

    The State Bank of India, along with 4,665 branches of associated banks, held a 25% share in the Indian banking sector.

  3. connected or related in thought, feeling, memory, etc..

    Any two things, including ideas, become mentally associated if they are repeatedly experienced close together in time.

verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of associate.

Other Word Forms

  • nonassociated adjective
  • unassociated adjective
  • well-associated adjective

Etymology

Origin of associated

associate ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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"We're not redacting the names of famous men and women that are associated with Epstein," he added.

From BBC

"Labor income systematically lifts individuals up in comparison to others. Capital income, which is more unstable and concentrated, is more often associated with decreasing income," Iacono said.

From Science Daily

His attorney, Alan Jackson, told reporters outside the courthouse after the hearing that “there are very, very complex, serious issues associated with this case” that need to be analyzed.

From Los Angeles Times

It's also unclear if Epstein was associated with all of these figures or whether he attended these events.

From BBC

"I don't think it's a helpful term, there isn't a particularly unusual set of symptoms, there's no indication of it being associated with exceptional severity, exceptionally rapid spread or exceptional health impact," says Prof Fraser.

From BBC

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