associated
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The committee is associated with Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, a Republican who represents inland sections of San Diego County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
A weak grip is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, stroke and dementia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The researchers reproduced the result in aged APOE4 mice, showing that the vascular degeneration associated with APOE4 can be therapeutically reversed.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
Officers were subsequently able to use automated license plate readers to identify the minivan and two addresses, one in Anaheim and another in Fountain Valley, that were associated with it, Garcia said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Everything I remember about food is associated with hard work.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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