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)
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
But this redux of PinkPantheress’s 2022 track is more than just a necessary cross-pond linkup.
—Vulture, 25 Oct. 2015
Under the new camera contract, which the City Council unanimously approved Wednesday, Encinitas will reimburse the Sheriff’s Department for the cost of the camera equipment, the license plate scanning software usage fees and the phone linkup expenses.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022
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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
But this redux of PinkPantheress’s 2022 track is more than just a necessary cross-pond linkup.
—Vulture, 25 Oct. 2015
Under the new camera contract, which the City Council unanimously approved Wednesday, Encinitas will reimburse the Sheriff’s Department for the cost of the camera equipment, the license plate scanning software usage fees and the phone linkup expenses.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for link (up)
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Step away from the ordinary and give a present that combines purpose with a touch of brilliance.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The financial strain of recruiting and training new employees, combined with the competitive job market, leaves little room for inefficiency.Brian Moroney, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Levine also wrote the soaring score alongside Jamestown Revival’s Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance, and its folk-rock vibe perfectly fuses the show’s Southern setting of Tulsa, Oklahoma with the harder, street edge of the greasers.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Severe cases often require spinal fusion surgery, or the process of realigning the out-of-place vertebrae and then fusing them with the surrounding bone.Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Although some investors were impressed by C3.ai’s partnership with Microsoft, Cramer wondered if the move will actually end up hurting profitability.Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, when booking with Regent Hotels & Resorts, guests are connected with Experience Agents to make the guest’s journey seamless with attention to detail and discreet, anticipatory service.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kobayashi disappeared after missing her Nov. 8 connecting flight to New York at LAX, her family said.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tensions are running high — a recent homeowners association meeting devolved into shouting and the police had to be called to calm things down.Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Studies published in 1999, 2002 and 2019, among others ‒ including hundreds of thousands of children, some of whom received the MMR vaccine and some of whom didn't ‒ found no association between vaccination and the development of autism.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Other Republican state measures seek to boost cooperation between local law officers and federal immigration officials.David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The document includes four broad recommendations to address the rising threats posed by cooperation between China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tricia, long jealous of Sam’s relationship with Holly, has built around her life a brittle exterior that inevitably shatters.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Lucas is the longest-serving GOP lawmaker on the committee, touting his three decades in the House, while Huizenga has campaigned on his relationship with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), who is expected to become chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs next year.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
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The sergeant, Rayna Madho, 41, was arrested by police in Nassau County in connection to two thefts from the store in Valley Stream, one on Dec. 7 and an earlier incident on Nov. 24.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bulk of the allegations suggest Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, overindulged in an expensive lifestyle at the public's expense and weaponized connections to maintain good PR among Israeli media.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Link (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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