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
Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Oct. 2024
With guidance from Benny’s older sister (Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (DiMarco), Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka and fake IDs.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
After some spectacular success early in the season – Darnold hooked up with Justin Jefferson on a 97-yard TD pass in Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers – there has been a slowdown in production.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The Eras Tour is getting ready to kick off at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, and team owner Jim Irsay may have your ticket hookup.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Oct. 2024
With guidance from Benny’s older sister (Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (DiMarco), Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka and fake IDs.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Digital connectivity offers the option to hook up devices using USB, Coaxial, TOSLINK or wirelessly via Chromecast, AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth aptX HD.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
After some spectacular success early in the season – Darnold hooked up with Justin Jefferson on a 97-yard TD pass in Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers – there has been a slowdown in production.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Society Pass continues to focus on expanding its e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia through acquisitions and strategic partnerships.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Both personal and professional deals can turn into lifelong partnerships.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Police said the man was crossing Rose Street and was struck by a vehicle driven by a 79-year-old Berkeley woman woman that was traveling eastbound on Rose Street.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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All trucks that travel California roads must be fully transitioned to clean technology by 2045.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on expanding its Ibotta Performance Network and maintaining relationships with key partners such as Walmart, Dollar General, and Family Dollar.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Tonight: Explore! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which will turn your attention to your closest relationships.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges the risks associated with its business, including the potential for complete loss of capital invested or borrowed.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass Ricky Pearsall • WR Wide open most of the game, Pearsall looked like the perfect Niners’ receiver on his 46-yard touchdown catch, running a deep dig behind the linebackers.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Place eggs in an ice bath to cool or run under cold water 4.Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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The outcome will encourage you to incorporate more activities into your routine that ease stress and connect you to positive individuals who inspire you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Leveling the digital playing field isn’t just about connecting to the internet.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Service: As Good as Verizon During testing, connections to the MobileX service in New York City were strong and fast.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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By killing Victor, Oz rids himself of all meaningful connections to his past, fortifying his ascension to Gotham kingpin in solitude.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Hookup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookup. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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