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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But his prematurely craggy voice and melodies, combined with arrangement rooted in string bands, were nothing like the soft-rock dudes on the radio; if anything, Hurley was acid folk.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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These two factors are combining to create very healthy estimates for global soybean supplies, which is putting a lid on global soybean prices.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Planning a visit during Epcot’s special events, like the Festival of The Arts, is a great idea for those who like to fuse art, culture, and food.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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Use a molcajete or a mortar and pestle to better fuse all the flavors.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The company has dramatically expanded its partnerships team, investing heavily in e-commerce tools, retail collaborations, and an evolving ad product.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Richard Roeper, the long-running and ever-lively movie critic who links the paper to the glory days of Roger Ebert’s famous partnership with our late, great Gene Siskel, is leaving too.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Along with access to more than 59 countries, NordVPN also allows users to connect to multiple devices (from computers to phones to tablets) and offers 24-hour live chat support.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2025
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Alongside the ongoing South Loop Park project, which will cap the southern section with a new multi-use park, removing the North Loop would mean that Kansas City neighborhoods would be fully connected from the Missouri River, through downtown and the Crossroads, to Brush Creek and beyond.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Pistons rank second in the association in opponent field-goal percentage (44.9), third in blocks per game (5.8) and fourth in points off turnovers (19.4).—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Those are the highlights of two new studies released earlier this month by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a nonprofit research and education association.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Transatlantic relations between the US and the EU are strained, marked by acute friction, while the US disengages from several UN agencies, signaling a retreat from global cooperation.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The United States International Development Finance Corporation will fund new production projects through a dedicated critical minerals allocation in cooperation with the Defense Department, the official said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While Swift’s social media silence and retreat from her famous friend group has only fueled the rumor mill, those in the know suggest this is all about self-preservation, not just relationship drama.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2025
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Every take added to the nuances and the richness of this relationship.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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The film moves at a slow, deliberate pace, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of Francesca and Robert’s short but life-changing connection.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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And why now address the nature of Buck's connection to Eddie?—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Link (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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