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 major streamer will combine the Lionsgate movie and TV titles with those from Amazon MGM Studios and its other Hollywood partners.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Capture will combine Capstone’s genre arm Blue Box with Signature International under one new umbrella.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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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
Verb
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The Saturday death is the 12th fatality connected to the Palisades Fire, according to officials.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Hsu also recommended mindfulness practices like meditation or breathing exercises, which can help reduce stress and improve emotional resilience, as well as staying socially connected with friends, family, and community groups.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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That gave Washington some cover under international law for the American military to deploy troops and launch special-forces operations to kill or capture terrorist leaders in those countries. Mexico, however, has built up cooperation with the United States for over 30 years to counter the cartels.—
Maria Abi-Habib,
New York Times,
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
Noun
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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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Since the beginning of her relationship with Bezos, Sanchez has been stepping on the red carpet more often.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Instead of zoning out on your phone, be open to small moments of connection.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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In response to Thai authorities efforts to shut off those utilities, the scammers have increasingly turned to the Starlink internet connections of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to multiple law enforcement officials.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
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 1 Feb. 2025.
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