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
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Switching from gas hookups to networked geothermal heating could cut energy costs by 15 to 20%, Eversource estimates.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Focusing on quarterbacks, here is a look at a few who have found a fourth, or even a fifth, program to hook up with in 2024.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But Willis insists the inspiration for the lyrics was the Y.M.C.A. in his native San Francisco and that the song had more to do with layups than hookups.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Switching from gas hookups to networked geothermal heating could cut energy costs by 15 to 20%, Eversource estimates.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
Patients who are suffering from kidney failure are typically on dialysis, which means being hooked up to a blood-cleaning machine for several hours a day for the rest of their lives—or, at least until they’re approved for a human kidney transplant.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Focusing on quarterbacks, here is a look at a few who have found a fourth, or even a fifth, program to hook up with in 2024.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookup
Noun
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The partnerships showcases her irrefutable confidence and self-expression both on and off the court.—
Jaden Thompson,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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Joon Loloi's New Collection with Lone Fox Features 21 Unique Heirloom-Style Rugs About the Collaboration Draper James and POLYWOOD share a commitment to quality craftsmanship, making this partnership a natural fit for durable outdoor furniture.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Until an hour or so prior, Messi’s presence on the traveling roster was uncertain, with the Argentine not having played in the club’s previous three matches.—
Pablo Maurer,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Waze, Google Maps, Apple’s navigation app—without them, many drivers would be lost when travelling unfamiliar routes.—
Lisya Bahar Manoah,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Toward the end of high school, Allison found herself in an abusive relationship.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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The transatlantic relationship and the transatlantic partnership remains the bedrock of our Alliance.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lowers the Risk of Gallbladder Disease Research shows that fiber intake is directly associated with a person's risk of gallbladder disease.—
Kathi Valeii Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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Other critical minerals are associated with these deposits, especially zirconium, tantalum and niobium, in undetermined but potentially significant amounts.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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The association was also set to investigate the Philadelphia 76ers amid Joel Embiid's absence earlier this season, and they are now being looked at due to Paul George and Tyrese Maxey missing games as their season continues to falter.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Of this sample, 510 reported a diagnosis of ED The researchers then used univariate and multivariate logistic regression to look for associations with an emphasis on the a-word: associations.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The show would run for two more seasons following her departure, with Stefan and Caroline eventually getting married.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sibley ran across the lot, behind some other cars parked in the car wash bays and behind a dumpster while trying to evade the gunmen.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Along with access to more than 59 countries, NordVPN also allows users to connect to multiple devices (from computers to phones to tablets) and offers 24-hour live chat support.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2025
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Alongside the ongoing South Loop Park project, which will cap the southern section with a new multi-use park, removing the North Loop would mean that Kansas City neighborhoods would be fully connected from the Missouri River, through downtown and the Crossroads, to Brush Creek and beyond.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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But the Kennedy connection gave it a little extra magic.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Mar. 2025
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Spagnolo lauded the strategy including building a grassroots connection to areas of the community, improving the quality of life.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Hookup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookup. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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