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noun

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb link differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of link are associate, combine, connect, join, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When would associate be a good substitute for link?

The words associate and link are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

When is it sensible to use combine instead of link?

Although the words combine and link have much in common, combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When can connect be used instead of link?

The synonyms connect and link are sometimes interchangeable, but connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

Where would join be a reasonable alternative to link?

The words join and link can be used in similar contexts, but join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

When is relate a more appropriate choice than link?

While the synonyms relate and link are close in meaning, relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

In what contexts can unite take the place of link?

While in some cases nearly identical to link, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of link
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Synopsis: In a near-future London, an eccentric murder suspect is linked to an unusual video game from the 1990s — a game populated by cute, evolving artificial lifeforms. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025 Several Venezuelan families who spoke with the Miami Herald reported that their family members were targeted as members of Tren de Aragua based solely on tattoos, with no other convictions, admissions, criminal conduct or documentation linking them to the gang. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this year, under the Biden administration, the FDA announced its decision to revoke the authorization for Red No. 3 in foods, after evidence showed a link between high levels of it and cancer in laboratory animals. Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025 Place a $5 bet after signing up through our DraftKings promo code links. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for link
Recent Examples of Synonyms for link
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  • What’s been great is that this show connected so quickly.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In his view, this can offer a better way to increase buy-in and engagement, and can be more rewarding as well for leaders who can connect to employees but still maintain boundaries.
    Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • For the better half of the past decade, the 32-year-old Newburyport, Mass., native has been most closely associated with his role as the world's best babysitter, Steve Harrington, on Netflix's Stranger Things, a character who works at Family Video by day and fights demogorgons by night.
    EW.com, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Similar to the way Mercury retrograde is often to blame for miscommunication and misunderstandings, Venus retrograde is associated with beauty, love and self-worth.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • Choose from their biscuit sandwiches, like the East Nasty that tops a biscuit with fried chicken, cheese, and sausage gravy.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The odd shape off the bat — like making a sausage, the meat is simply pushed down the casing — has little to no effect at Victus on the dynamics of making a baseball bat.
    Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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  • Dimon's warning coincides with major turbulence in global bond markets and intensified fears of recession.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The reversal comes amid alarm overnight over the state of the U.S. bond market.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • Popular among celebrities like Brittany Mahomes, these Miramar styles have garnered high praise from shoppers for coupling the comfort of sweatpants with the sharp details of traditional denim.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • And the fact that women and men are coupling up despite their educational gaps indicates that preferences are perhaps more flexible than some people assume.
    Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • His research, over many years, also found that contributions from political parties correlated with subsequent judicial voting in election disputes over issues such as ballot counting or candidate eligibility.
    Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The outcome result is not perfectly correlated with the spending.
    Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Looking under the hood, the analyst said the company’s work gives it minimal exposure to equity-sensitive businesses and a weaker tie to interest rates.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
  • There was a four-way tie for fourth place, with Rubio, Ramaswamy, Haley and Kennedy all receiving 3% support.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • Even though bringing an integrating wellness program to the resort blurs the line between a casino and a resort hotel, Barry sees it as a worthwhile.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Singh devises ways to integrate technologies like telemedicine and artificial intelligence into electronic health records to alert doctors to potential prescribing errors or misdiagnoses.
    Arthur Allen, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Link.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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