as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the linking of state roads and highways into one interstate highway system
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as in connecting
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
she linked the flowers together to form a long chain
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as in associating
to think of (something) in combination
since childhood I have always linked trips to the beach with the discomforts of sunburn and sand in my clothes
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Recent Examples of linking
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
In households, inexpensive robotic appliances will prevail over conventional devices, providing greater protection, linking, and ease of use.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
In some cases, law enforcement charges sellers after linking them to overdose deaths.
—Dan Sullivan, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite reports linking Bruno Guimaraes with Manchester City, Newcastle have had no contact yet and are determined to keep hold of the Brazilian and their other star men, Gordon and Isak.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Some audiences saw this as a warning, linking the societal shifts and movements of people aligned with the left as dangerous and uncouth.
—Jude Reid, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
Phase 1 of the project focuses on linking San Francisco in the north to Anaheim via Los Angeles in the south, with plans to extend the line north to Sacramento and south to San Diego in Phase 2.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Indeed, there’s an even older history linking frightful feelings and winter celebrations that predates Christianity and the establishment of any Christian holiday.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 Dec. 2024
Seeger also mentored him, linking him to an older generation of folk singers who prized the music’s traditional roots and links to leftist politics.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
What was the vibe like linking back together, being in that same creative space?
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
In households, inexpensive robotic appliances will prevail over conventional devices, providing greater protection, linking, and ease of use.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
In some cases, law enforcement charges sellers after linking them to overdose deaths.
—Dan Sullivan, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite reports linking Bruno Guimaraes with Manchester City, Newcastle have had no contact yet and are determined to keep hold of the Brazilian and their other star men, Gordon and Isak.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Some audiences saw this as a warning, linking the societal shifts and movements of people aligned with the left as dangerous and uncouth.
—Jude Reid, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
Phase 1 of the project focuses on linking San Francisco in the north to Anaheim via Los Angeles in the south, with plans to extend the line north to Sacramento and south to San Diego in Phase 2.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Indeed, there’s an even older history linking frightful feelings and winter celebrations that predates Christianity and the establishment of any Christian holiday.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 Dec. 2024
Seeger also mentored him, linking him to an older generation of folk singers who prized the music’s traditional roots and links to leftist politics.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linking
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Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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But Aaron Rodgers connecting on yet another Hail Mary was undoubtedly one of them.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Following this unification, Vaquer vacated the North American Championship to concentrate on defending the NXT Women's Championship.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hawking's work opened a window into the unification of quantum mechanics and gravity — a goal that researchers are still trying to follow through with today.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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His professional trajectory exemplifies a holistic approach to service, integrating military experience, business strategy, and humanitarian principles.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Denver’s below-average offense (22nd in total yards per game) is integrating new pieces during the final weeks in the hopes of becoming more dynamic.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Wall Street had high hopes coming into 2025 that the new administration would create a friendlier environment for mergers and acquisitions (M & A) and initial public offerings (IPOs) due to Trump’s lighter stance on regulation and antitrust matters.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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Damon’s leadership skills guided CCG IQ through six merger and acquisition transactions.—
Damon Stafford,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Neuberger disclosed this information just after the FBI and CISA issued guidance on identifying the hackers.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.—
Ju-min Park and Hongji Kim,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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The consolidation aims to improve efficiency and streamline operations between the two agencies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, some policymakers have raised concerns about the impact of consolidation on pricing.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Shopping at local indie bookstores is important because bookstores define the coupling of community and the world at large.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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In Poplawski's theory, eventually, the coupling between torsion, the twisting and turning of matter, and spin becomes very strong and prevents the matter from compressing indefinitely to a singularity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Linking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linking. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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