as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the linking of state roads and highways into one interstate highway system
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as in connecting
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 associating
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 linking
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
In households, inexpensive robotic appliances will prevail over conventional devices, providing greater protection, linking, and ease of use.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
In some cases, law enforcement charges sellers after linking them to overdose deaths.
—Dan Sullivan, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite reports linking Bruno Guimaraes with Manchester City, Newcastle have had no contact yet and are determined to keep hold of the Brazilian and their other star men, Gordon and Isak.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Some audiences saw this as a warning, linking the societal shifts and movements of people aligned with the left as dangerous and uncouth.
—Jude Reid, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
Phase 1 of the project focuses on linking San Francisco in the north to Anaheim via Los Angeles in the south, with plans to extend the line north to Sacramento and south to San Diego in Phase 2.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Indeed, there’s an even older history linking frightful feelings and winter celebrations that predates Christianity and the establishment of any Christian holiday.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 Dec. 2024
Seeger also mentored him, linking him to an older generation of folk singers who prized the music’s traditional roots and links to leftist politics.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
What was the vibe like linking back together, being in that same creative space?
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
In households, inexpensive robotic appliances will prevail over conventional devices, providing greater protection, linking, and ease of use.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
In some cases, law enforcement charges sellers after linking them to overdose deaths.
—Dan Sullivan, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite reports linking Bruno Guimaraes with Manchester City, Newcastle have had no contact yet and are determined to keep hold of the Brazilian and their other star men, Gordon and Isak.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Some audiences saw this as a warning, linking the societal shifts and movements of people aligned with the left as dangerous and uncouth.
—Jude Reid, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
Phase 1 of the project focuses on linking San Francisco in the north to Anaheim via Los Angeles in the south, with plans to extend the line north to Sacramento and south to San Diego in Phase 2.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Indeed, there’s an even older history linking frightful feelings and winter celebrations that predates Christianity and the establishment of any Christian holiday.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 Dec. 2024
Seeger also mentored him, linking him to an older generation of folk singers who prized the music’s traditional roots and links to leftist politics.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linking
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Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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But Aaron Rodgers connecting on yet another Hail Mary was undoubtedly one of them.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The team transitioned to the IndyCar Series following the unification of Champ Car and IndyCar in 2008.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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These developments raised alarm bells in Taiwan, for which China has continued to propose a similar model of unification.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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His professional trajectory exemplifies a holistic approach to service, integrating military experience, business strategy, and humanitarian principles.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Denver’s below-average offense (22nd in total yards per game) is integrating new pieces during the final weeks in the hopes of becoming more dynamic.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Paramount Global, Verizon and any other companies trying to gain the government’s blessing for mergers should eliminate policies aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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SeatGeek remains private despite prior plans to go public via a blank-check merger, and then via an IPO.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Wastewater monitoring is a critical tool in tracking the virus's spread and identifying emerging trends early.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Russia’s experience highlights the process of early stages of authoritarian consolidation, when state power quashes independent sources of power, and political groups and citizens either rally around the government or go silent.—
Anastasiya Zavyalova,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2025
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This strategy is similar to that of debt consolidation, but for credit cards.—
Gabriel Rodríguez,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In particular, the chemical coupling underscores a major discovery.—
Elana Spivack,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2025
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As a fellow artist, and in line with other artistic couplings, Baez took inspiration right back.—
Katherine Singh,
refinery29.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Linking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linking. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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