as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the drama club's hookup with a local acting company provided several aspiring young actors with experience doing summer theater
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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
former classmates who hooked up and started a business together
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Recent Examples of hookup
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Switching from gas hookups to networked geothermal heating could cut energy costs by 15 to 20%, Eversource estimates.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Focusing on quarterbacks, here is a look at a few who have found a fourth, or even a fifth, program to hook up with in 2024.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But Willis insists the inspiration for the lyrics was the Y.M.C.A. in his native San Francisco and that the song had more to do with layups than hookups.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Switching from gas hookups to networked geothermal heating could cut energy costs by 15 to 20%, Eversource estimates.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
Patients who are suffering from kidney failure are typically on dialysis, which means being hooked up to a blood-cleaning machine for several hours a day for the rest of their lives—or, at least until they’re approved for a human kidney transplant.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Focusing on quarterbacks, here is a look at a few who have found a fourth, or even a fifth, program to hook up with in 2024.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookup
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Through the partnership, Initio can access Dsm-Firmenich’s scientific innovations, including bespoke development of new olfactive accords, advanced olfactory technology and scientific methods to measure the conscious and unconscious emotional responses to fragrance.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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Wu backs the plan for the city to contribute about $100 million to the project in partnership with Boston Unity Soccer Partners, the investment group behind the new pro team.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Rather than carry around a complete sewing kit, tuck a few safety pins into your purse, wallet, or carry-on, safety pins take up zero space, are TSA-approved, and can even come in handy to impress a colleague or traveling partner.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
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An upcoming flight for Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ space company, will feature the first all-woman crew to travel to space in decades.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Toward the end of high school, Allison found herself in an abusive relationship.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Johnson’s forte is the Manichean gangster movie, in that all his films interrogate the relationship between good and evil.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Instead, most of the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms were those associated with the human body.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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While the public often associates AI with automation and repetitive outputs, the most compelling works are those that communicate the artist’s vision built on years of meticulous studies and experiments.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Then again, sometimes the latter are the most willing to accede to the association’s wishes.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The association’s president, Edward Habeeb, was instrumental in founding the park, and 243-acre Lake Habeeb, home to the bluest water in the state, was named in his honor.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The show would run for two more seasons following her departure, with Stefan and Caroline eventually getting married.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sibley ran across the lot, behind some other cars parked in the car wash bays and behind a dumpster while trying to evade the gunmen.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Thinking Game event was the second meeting of IRL Movie Club, a nationwide initiative to connect independent film communities through in-person screenings and conversations.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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But state workers like David Haug who already are in offices twice a week aren’t convinced two more days in person would present substantial opportunities to connect with colleagues.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
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Exhibitors unveil detailed project insights, forge connections with potential partners and buyers, and adorn the platform with exciting promotional materials, sculpting a streamlined path to flourishing business alliances.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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An extension would lower his 2025 salary-cap figure, now $25.5 million, and reward an All-Pro receiver who provided the leadership Washington’s new staff desired and a thrilling connection with the Offensive Rookie of the Year. 3.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Hookup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookup. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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