as in related
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as in connected
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 associated
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 linked
James Laporta, Fortune, 30 June 2020
The book focuses on two linked events that thrust them together.
—The Economist, 28 May 2020
Greg Wehner, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration expanded benefits for veterans with cancer believed to be linked to burn pits where tens of thousands of service members were exposed to toxic waste.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The funds bolstered the suspicions of the American intelligence community that the Russians had offered money to Taliban militants and other linked associations.
—James Laporta, Fortune, 30 June 2020
The book focuses on two linked events that thrust them together.
—The Economist, 28 May 2020
Verb
The profits from drug sales were allegedly used to purchase firearms, some of which were distributed to individuals prohibited by law from possessing a firearm, and others were linked to violent crimes in the Bogalusa area.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration expanded benefits for veterans with cancer believed to be linked to burn pits where tens of thousands of service members were exposed to toxic waste.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linked
Adjective
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Since 2025 is a Holy Year for the Catholic Church, with 32 million pilgrims projected to visit Rome, related calls make up a large part of the 50 to 70 queries the nuns answer daily.—
Giovanna Dell’Orto,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration won a major legal victory on Friday when an appeals court lifted an injunction blocking enforcement of the president's executive orders terminating federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) related contracts and programs.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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As a Mexican and Jewish American woman from West Rogers Park, I am deeply connected to and proud of my roots.—
Jennifer Guzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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The transmitter, along with two firearms connected to Jabbar, was being transported to the FBI Laboratory for additional testing, authorities said.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Buttons provide basic access to a tuner and a looper, though the associated app unlocks more complex options.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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Smart contracts automate routine tasks such as compliance checks and transaction settlements, reducing administrative burdens and associated costs.—
Geoff Ira,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Jamar Banks, 52, was busted two days after police identified him as a suspect in the two stabbings and asked the public’s help tracking him down.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The officer has not been identified.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Designed to be invisible with technology integrated throughout the acetate frames, as comfortable as any pair of glasses, and easy to set up (configuration takes less than two minutes), Nuance Audio frames are geared at people in their 50s and 60s who suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
3 Jan. 2025
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Learning must be integrated into every aspect of work, with leaders turning newfound knowledge into actionable results.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Linked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linked. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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