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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Drivers may also develop a limp associated with banging their knees on the door.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Chelicerates rely on grasping appendages, often associated with venom delivery.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Within South Asian communities, Asiya says younger people are keen to break the stigma associated with infertility and miscarriages.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The analyst cited “more muted investor expectations” for the release of a new artificial-intelligence model in the first half of the year as well as any associated new products.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
If he’s ever associated with me, the assumption will be that he was created in a lab.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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