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)
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
But this redux of PinkPantheress’s 2022 track is more than just a necessary cross-pond linkup.
—Vulture, 25 Oct. 2015
Under the new camera contract, which the City Council unanimously approved Wednesday, Encinitas will reimburse the Sheriff’s Department for the cost of the camera equipment, the license plate scanning software usage fees and the phone linkup expenses.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022
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Noun
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
But this redux of PinkPantheress’s 2022 track is more than just a necessary cross-pond linkup.
—Vulture, 25 Oct. 2015
Under the new camera contract, which the City Council unanimously approved Wednesday, Encinitas will reimburse the Sheriff’s Department for the cost of the camera equipment, the license plate scanning software usage fees and the phone linkup expenses.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for link (up)
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In 2016 alone, the U.S. produced 42 million metric tons of plastic, equating to about 286 pounds per person, according to a paper published in Science Advances in 2020 -- nearly more than the amount produced in China and all of the European Union countries combined.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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The financial strain of recruiting and training new employees, combined with the competitive job market, leaves little room for inefficiency.Brian Moroney, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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He is known for work that fuses traditional Tlingit and contemporary practices and motifs in order to critique colonialism and elevate Indigenous culture.News Desk, Artforum, 19 Dec. 2024
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Gellar fused comfy with glam at the 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in N.Y.C.Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The platform has helped some operators realize a $250,000 boost within the first six months of their partnership.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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This Senators team looks like a real threat to qualify for the postseason in the Eastern Conference, and the emergence of Sanderson as a star-level No. 1 defender — and his partnership with Nick Jensen — is a major reason for it.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Pets complete families, positively affect our mental and physical well-being, connect us socially and also contribute to the economy.Julie Castle, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a high-speed USB Type C cable in the box which connects the dock to one of the high-speed USB-C ports on the back of the iMac.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Her association spent $130,000 on lobbying during the last California legislative session on a handful of bills, including one from Menjivar that would have required a study on the costs of running such facilities.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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There is no closer association between any of them.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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It was not given for the benefit of others, but merely as a token of cooperation with us and Panama.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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All sanctuary policies mean is that a local or state government won’t actively go above and beyond to assist with such enforcement via information collection and sharing and law enforcement cooperation.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Laura Harrier, known for her role as Liz Allan in Spider-Man: Homecoming, recently had to set the record straight about her relationship status after Spider-Verse star Shameik Moore posted what appeared to be a cozy video of the two together.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Dec. 2024
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Scrutinize your relationships and decide to spend time only with positive people.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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There’s no clear connection between the brief moment the father and son shared together on the court and what happens now.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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While both home network environments fared better than public ones, even the faster connection speeds couldn't make the cloud gaming experience practical for longer play sessions.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Link (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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