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)
William Harwood, CBS News, 6 June 2024
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
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Noun
In any case, per standard procedure, flight controllers closed all the Starliner's helium manifolds after the linkup to prevent any residual leakage while attached to the station.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 6 June 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for link (up)
Verb
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An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sims, 54, a renowned dance artist, producer and director, brought the song to life for Miley Cyrus by fusing traditional country dance elements with more modern styles, creating a fun and accessible routine for the film's young audience.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel, genre-fusing soca star Nailah Blackman and Jamaican dancehall stars Chronic Law and Kranium each have five nods.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The platform has also formed strategic partnerships with third-party security firms to fortify its systems.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lionsgate Television produces in partnership with 20th Television.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What’s been great is that this show connected so quickly.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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One of the male suspects connected to the hit-and-run was detained and subsequently released by the California Highway Patrol but other two suspects were not located.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That level of cooperation is critical to solving the problem, Parker said, because partisan fights have done nothing to help kids read.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Economic trade and investment spanning the Pacific provide powerful incentives for cooperation, mitigating tensions from China’s steady expansion as a regional and now global military power.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In today’s digital-first landscape, social media plays a critical role in shaping audience engagement, brand perception and customer relationships.—
Kurt Allen,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Has a wedding come between your relationship with a loved one?—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Alongside pictures of her sister kissing her cheek and Traci's son Kevin Surratt Jr. kissing her urn, Towanda, 51, reflected on the special connection the two shared.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Think of Central Perk from the TV show Friends — the coffee shop where the characters gathered daily, not just for coffee but for connection, comfort and a break from their everyday lives.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Link (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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