as in partnerships
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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Recent Examples of hookups
Like Grand Canyon National Park, Acadia is also a destination that lends itself to RV travel with two RV-friendly campgrounds on Mount Desert Island and full RV hookups at the newer Schoodic Woods Campground.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
New home formation brings with it many other expenditures, ranging from new service hookups to shopping for home decor and making renovations.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2024
This time around, the fallout from their friends-with-benefits hookups seems designed to generate conflict rather than character growth.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024
For the most part, the majority of respondents had no regrets about their homecoming hookups.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
Actors from the biggest films and television shows clamored for invites; NBA and NFL stars hounded managers for hookups; Wall Street honchos tried and failed to buy their way in.
—Amy Dubois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
New home formation brings with it many other expenditures, ranging from new service hookups to shopping for home decor and making renovations.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2024
This time around, the fallout from their friends-with-benefits hookups seems designed to generate conflict rather than character growth.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024
For the most part, the majority of respondents had no regrets about their homecoming hookups.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
Actors from the biggest films and television shows clamored for invites; NBA and NFL stars hounded managers for hookups; Wall Street honchos tried and failed to buy their way in.
—Amy Dubois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookups
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Developing partnerships with education providers and assisting with the provision of vocational training and apprenticeship programs will be another key piece of the solution.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By addressing these challenges head-on, entrepreneurs can safeguard their legacies, foster stronger family relationships, and set the stage for sustainable business growth.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Provide opportunities for mentors and mentees to learn from each other and build relationships.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it.Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tesla has no independent dealerships, but dealership associations in multiple states have filed numerous lawsuits against Tesla to prevent the company from selling cars.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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As the crew collaborates with locals to fabricate a trend, unexpected connections blossom while a pervasive health crisis looms unacknowledged in the background.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the category, paying off connections their scouts have made at festivals and co-production markets years before.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Strong networks help women identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and market expansions.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This search for authenticity is also coming through in recent designer collaborations with global brands.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Records were seized for two Democratic members of Congress and 43 congressional staffers, including 21 with Democratic affiliations, 20 with Republican affiliations, and two who worked in nonpartisan positions.Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Yet, the exemption continues, with MLB having recently dodged a potential Supreme Court review by settling a lawsuit brought by minor league clubs who lost their MLB affiliations.Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Hookups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookups. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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