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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At least half of the Yankees’ regular lineup is using them as Jazz Chisholm Jr, Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Wells combined for nine of the 15 homers.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The two combined for 1,182 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, and now look to take the next steps as leaders in the locker room.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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This sign is also known as the mediator, thanks to their ability to see different perspectives, and the contrasting moto and boho styles fuse in a way a Libra can make happen.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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In Bannon’s view, MAGA is not fusing together so much as begrudgingly forced to stick together—the way that the Democratic Party was once a coalition between northern liberals and southern Dixiecrats.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
1 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
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That name − the Rev. Dr. Newton − connects Allen AME to the famed abolitionist, Civil War veteran and author who spent time in Cape May, though little is known about his stay there.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Many would say that connecting scent trends to GLP-1s is a stretch.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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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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
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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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After an initial purchase, the Hutsons continue to build a relationship with customers via WhatsApp or WeChat, and their team of 10 employees will go above and beyond to source watches from London, Miami, Dubai, Hong Kong and Tokyo for the clients.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Come for Hathaway's winning breakout performance, stay for the film's charming blend of comedy, heartfelt family connection, and the ultimate millennial crush, Michael Moscovitz (Robert Schwartzman).—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Full Moon in Libra on April 12: Let joy and connection return.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
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 9 Apr. 2025.
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