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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The space will combine art and businesses, just like Dupp & Swat’s other brands, and will include the siblings’ signature focus on Black creatives.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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The playful mash-up combines a chicken Caesar salad and pizza—arguably two of the most reliably-delicious restaurant orders.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
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Aamir’s sculptures fuse scientific reality with interpretations created by her imagination.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bring form to your inspirations when Venus fuses with Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Russia has also invested in combat robots, utilizing AI to modernize its military technology in partnership with China, developing UGVs such as the Uran-9, a robot tank, Platform-M, a rocket strike system, and the Soratnik, a seven-ton drone tank.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Detroit welcomed the partnership as an effort to support the city's recovery.—
Emily Hamilton,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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The joy con covers appear to be able to connect to the controllers magnetically when removed from the Switch 2′s main tablet when propping the console up on its stand or docking it to play via a home TV.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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The museum also will have a new visual identity with a modern fractal tree logo as a symbol of growth, exploration and being connected with a science education foundation.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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After the Madison shooting, a separate social media user noted their association and tweeted at the FBI, accusing Henderson and others of having prior warning.—
Phoebe Petrovic,
ProPublica,
25 Jan. 2025
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Now, with the LLCs owning at least half of the units but lacking the 80% threshold required under state law to terminate the condo association and control the property, holdout owners are playing hardball.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For example, New York City is a sanctuary city that limits cooperation with federal law enforcement.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration passed the first local law on the matter, explicitly limiting the New York City Department of Correction’s cooperation with ICE.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bezos and Zuckerberg, with whom Trump previously had contentious relationships, have gone out of their way to get closer to him this time around.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The crisis of monogamy, the possibility of having more honest, effective relationships, but without judging anyone.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Travelers from the Rancho Cucamonga station, located 40 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, can transfer to the Metrolink passenger rail system for connections across the region.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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As Hip-Hop continues to progress and evolve, some of the genre’s elder statesmen have lost their connection or understanding of the landscape.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Link (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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