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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Jin is being held for suspected “illegal use of information networks” related to Zion’s online ministry, along with 17 others associated with the church.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“Most of the associated stocks from these AI sub-segments have been strong performers over the last two years,” he added.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
"Any Tube driver who doesn't wish to opt in to the new four-day working pattern and associated changes to working arrangements can remain on a five-day working pattern."
From BBC • May 18, 2026
It also has bet on aneutronic fuels, which are seen as cleaner but require higher temperatures, while competitors have relied on neutronic fuels associated with more radioactivity but lower temperatures.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Some turn in the road, some new object suddenly perceived and recognised, reminded me of days gone by, and were associated with the lighthearted gaiety of boyhood.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
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