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.
verb
Other Word Forms
- nonassociated adjective
- unassociated adjective
- well-associated adjective
Etymology
Origin of associated
Example Sentences
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While diabetes itself has long been associated with higher cancer risk, scientists are now investigating whether diabetes drugs play a direct role beyond controlling blood sugar levels and body weight.
From Science Daily
The researchers also looked at white matter damage, a widely used indicator of Alzheimer's, and found it was associated with six of the seven blood markers.
From Science Daily
By Friday morning, a small makeshift memorial of votive candles and roses had sprung up outside of a ground-level apartment neighbors said was associated with the man who was killed.
From Los Angeles Times
Other global firms are increasingly incorporating popular ingredients associated with Korean brands such as centella asiatica and rice water into their own lines.
From BBC
These include elevated levels of rare elements commonly associated with comets, such as platinum and iridium.
From Science Daily
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