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noun

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb link differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of link are associate, combine, connect, join, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When would associate be a good substitute for link?

The words associate and link are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

When is it sensible to use combine instead of link?

Although the words combine and link have much in common, combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When can connect be used instead of link?

The synonyms connect and link are sometimes interchangeable, but connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

Where would join be a reasonable alternative to link?

The words join and link can be used in similar contexts, but join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

When is relate a more appropriate choice than link?

While the synonyms relate and link are close in meaning, relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

In what contexts can unite take the place of link?

While in some cases nearly identical to link, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of link
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After setting up a business account on Pinterest, consider creating pins that showcase and link to your online store’s products or services. Enoch Omololu, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 The decision comes after a meeting with the Big Three automakers—Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis—which a senior administration official linked to the president's decision. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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His makeshift home — a tent fortified with wood paneling, steel poles and chain link fencing — rises two stories high, with a day bed on the first floor and a queen mattress on the second, plenty of cushioning for his 18 cats to get cozy. Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025 In recent years, under the leadership of Democratic donors and others with links to the broader liberal movement, Internews has put its thumb on the scale in developing nations to promote ideas in vogue with domestic left-of-center activists. Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for link
Recent Examples of Synonyms for link
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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
  • 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
Verb
  • Less than a quarter of cases reported in that time were associated with outbreaks of three or more cases.
    Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • For the same reason, Stop Sales also rained on shrimp, mahi fillets, tilapia, bologna, sausage and ham in retail cold units.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
  • That means his own pizza dough in regular and gluten-free versions using a process that takes three days, spicy Italian fennel sausage, tomato sauce using tomatoes from Puglia that also takes three days, and a focciaca that dangerously addictive.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Ramirez was held on a $100,000 bond and was scheduled to appear at Hartford Superior Court on Tuesday.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
  • In classrooms across the country, children form bonds with care workers who help shape their earliest years, and immigrant teachers create the bilingual, multicultural spaces that define modern American childhood.
    Rachel Cohen, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The park coupled the announcement with a construction update for its Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster, which was announced in 2023 and is set to open in 2026.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
  • In the series hybrid, the engine is not mechanically coupled to the wheels at all.
    Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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  • More uncertainty correlates with slower industrial production growth and more pessimistic consumer outlooks on the future.
    Christian Weller, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Gold can be a valuable part of the mix, as its returns aren’t correlated to the stock market.
    Marc Guberti, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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  • Sad Fish are a Grapefruit League-worst 3-8 (with three 3 ties) this spring entering Sunday.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The game was back and forth between the two and three seeds with nine lead changes and seven ties.
    Allison Smith, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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  • Many companies are scrambling to integrate AI, but is that always a good idea?
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The mass layoffs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — more than 600, according to the former agency head — include at least one high-profile meteorologist in Miami and another charged with integrating artificial intelligence into climate and weather predictions.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025

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“Link.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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