associated

American

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

adjective

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.
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.
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

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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But markets internalized that shift to a new degree this week and punished any company associated with the space.

From MarketWatch

The big announcement: Walter and two of his associated charities — his family foundation and the Dodgers’ foundation — would contribute up to $100 million as “an initial commitment” to LA Rises.

From Los Angeles Times

Steinberger appreciates the research that security professionals are putting into OpenClaw, but he said the platform was meant for “tech enthusiasts” who can handle and understand the inherent potential risks associated with the platform.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a Finnish study of 2,497 middle-aged men followed for 22 years, cheese was the only food associated with a lower dementia risk, reduced by 28%.

From Science Daily

A few banks have announced they have raised their provisions, and have suggested there are risks to future lending from costs associated with compensation.

From BBC

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