as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies
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Recent Examples of linkage
There is good evidence for the systemic linkages between biodiversity, land degradation and climate change which in turn can be threat multipliers for pandemic vulnerability.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
There is no linkage established to a foreign actor at this point.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
Shifting with manual BMWs has always had a wonderful, mechanical feel, and the linkage and bushings unique to the Handschalter package only improve upon that tradition.
—Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Such a strategy would prioritize maintaining or strengthening economic and diplomatic linkages between the United States and Venezuela—the types of connections that can empower stakeholders committed to fostering a democratic transition.
—Francisco Rodríguez, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2024
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
There is no linkage established to a foreign actor at this point.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
Shifting with manual BMWs has always had a wonderful, mechanical feel, and the linkage and bushings unique to the Handschalter package only improve upon that tradition.
—Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Such a strategy would prioritize maintaining or strengthening economic and diplomatic linkages between the United States and Venezuela—the types of connections that can empower stakeholders committed to fostering a democratic transition.
—Francisco Rodríguez, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkage
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The professional golf player and the former cheerleader kept their relationship private at first, but Bogdanski has since cheered him on through many tournaments.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The event celebrates the American Australian relationship by highlighting Australian creatives in the U.S. Palmer is repped by CAA, Entertainment 360, Shanahan Management and Sloane Offer.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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The road turned to dirt, growing steeper, narrower and more perilous with each turn, but the avid outdoorsman felt a sense of kinship with the looming remoteness.—
Laura Ness,
The Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Osborn, like millions of others, including 300,000 independents in Nebraska, does not feel kinship with either camp, but his populist sentiments are not as extreme as those of Steve Bannon, Trump’s former advisor who blames tech oligarchs for destroying America.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Exhibitors unveil detailed project insights, forge connections with potential partners and buyers, and adorn the platform with exciting promotional materials, sculpting a streamlined path to flourishing business alliances.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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An extension would lower his 2025 salary-cap figure, now $25.5 million, and reward an All-Pro receiver who provided the leadership Washington’s new staff desired and a thrilling connection with the Offensive Rookie of the Year. 3.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The last time Major League Baseball and the players association negotiated a collective bargaining agreement, the owners locked out the players before the 2022 season, a work stoppage that nearly resulted in the loss of regular-season games for the first time since 1995.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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One of the dogs had attacked before The condo association where the Withers lived filed a civil lawsuit in April to force the removal of the dogs.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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There may be such a correlation between cost and quality with cars and electronic products, but that is far from the case in healthcare.—
Suzanne Blake,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Climate researchers suggest that such a model could significantly reduce carbon emissions by creating a more direct correlation between passenger weight and fuel consumption.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linkage. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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