as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
carbon atoms link up to form a diamond crystal
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as in collaboration
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the linkup of the two art museums has proved beneficial to both institutions
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Recent Examples of link (up)
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Soon, the band was regularly interrupting their European concerts for real-time satellite linkups to Carter in undisclosed locations.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is littered with seemingly serendipitous linkups gone lame.
—Mike Keech, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Among the tracks: a dance-floor hit from Dua Lipa, a drill-pop linkup from Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj, a summery reggaeton jam from Karol G, a glossy K-pop anthem from Fifty Fifty and Kaliii, and a devastating ballad from Billie Eilish.
—Vulture, 19 July 2023
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Noun
In January, a federal judge ruled that the linkup violated antitrust law.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Soon, the band was regularly interrupting their European concerts for real-time satellite linkups to Carter in undisclosed locations.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is littered with seemingly serendipitous linkups gone lame.
—Mike Keech, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Among the tracks: a dance-floor hit from Dua Lipa, a drill-pop linkup from Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj, a summery reggaeton jam from Karol G, a glossy K-pop anthem from Fifty Fifty and Kaliii, and a devastating ballad from Billie Eilish.
—Vulture, 19 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for link (up)
Verb
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Global sea ice extent, which combines the sea ice extents of the Arctic and Antarctic, set a new minimum for the month.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
6 Mar. 2025
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At the on-site restaurant, Shola (in House No. 2), seasonal ingredients sourced in the hills and valleys around Karuizawa are stitched into wildly creative dishes that combine Japanese and French cooking methods.—
Brandon Presser,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, Eisen is reshaping Miami’s new design narrative with high-profile projects launching at the Aston Martin Residences, Miami Beach’s 5 Park, and Missoni Baia, fusing tropical ease with IMG’s fashion-forward approach.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mercury fusing with Saturn opens access to the spiritual realm.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Jessy Parker Humphreys Will Williams and Bright be the first-choice defensive partnership?—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
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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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Long before the war in Ukraine, Russia and Iran first demonstrated their capacity for military cooperation in Syria's civil war that erupted in 2011.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Prosecutors mentioned that cooperation in a recent court filing asking U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez to consider probation instead of jail time, though the filing offered no specifics on how Lewandowski helped the government.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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And remember: The goal is to foster connection, not to shock or overwhelm nor underwhelm and be invisible. Authenticity In Leaders: Creating A Culture Of Trust And Innovation For leaders, the rules for bringing your whole self to work differ slightly.—
Anna Jankowska,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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While some couples might be able to pull strings from a personal friend of the artist, entertainment groups can help liaise connections even further.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Link (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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