as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the drama club's hookup with a local acting company provided several aspiring young actors with experience doing summer theater
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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
former classmates who hooked up and started a business together
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Recent Examples of hookup
Emily Longeretta, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
It's finished in red cedar with a metal roof and gets power from a standard RV-style hookup.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 5 Oct. 2024
Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Much of the third quarter played out in a defensive stalemate until Ashman hooked up with Tolson once again, this time for a 45-yard scoring strike down the visitor’s sideline for a 19-8 lead.
—James Peters, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024
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Right after that hookup, Lucy went back to Leo (Thomas Doherty) and slept with him — without even changing her underwear.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
It's finished in red cedar with a metal roof and gets power from a standard RV-style hookup.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 5 Oct. 2024
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The secret romance In the movie, Joshua Jackson played gay drug dealer Blaine Tuttle who was secretly hooking up with closeted athlete Greg McConnell (Eric Mabius).
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Much of the third quarter played out in a defensive stalemate until Ashman hooked up with Tolson once again, this time for a 45-yard scoring strike down the visitor’s sideline for a 19-8 lead.
—James Peters, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024
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According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although some investors were impressed by C3.ai’s partnership with Microsoft, Cramer wondered if the move will actually end up hurting profitability.Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Second, food now travels very far before reaching consumers: The average distance a typical food item travels is 1,500 to 2,500 miles before being bought.Vaclav Smil, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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The pair share an inextricable bond, tied by a dark secret, even as Sula leaves to travel the country.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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If his fate is indeed tied to his relationship with Trump, Ishiba may be off to a rocky start.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Venus will join forces with Pluto on the 7th, digging deep into your relationships and partnerships.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thought to have been founded during the reign of Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus in the 3rd century B.C., the temple was dedicated to Osiris—a deity in the ancient Egyptian pantheon associated with the afterlife, death and rebirth.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The trait has a strong association with physical health, which underscores its practical benefits.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recently, the association also opened a scholarship fund.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, the two ran again, with Nanos winning by a slim margin.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Value Wi-Fi Plan runs $22.10 per day pre-cruise and $26 onboard – previously $19.55 and $23 – while the Premium Wi-Fi Plan costs $23.80 per day when purchased in advance and $28 on the ship.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The glasses connect to a source device over USB-C for compatibility with just about any device with video-out functionality over USB-C – and that could include an iPhone, Android devices, the Steam Deck, a Windows PC and a MacBook.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
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As a team, the Terps connected on 5 of 13 attempts from 3-point range by halftime before cooling off in the second, finishing 7-for-25.Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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The sergeant, Rayna Madho, 41, was arrested by police in Nassau County in connection to two thefts from the store in Valley Stream, one on Dec. 7 and an earlier incident on Nov. 24.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Most Popular Man arrested in connection to health care CEO’s killing was Maryland native, Gilman graduate Maryland Del.Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Hookup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookup. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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