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noun

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How does the verb link differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of link are associate, combine, connect, join, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When would associate be a good substitute for link?

The words associate and link are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

When is it sensible to use combine instead of link?

Although the words combine and link have much in common, combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When can connect be used instead of link?

The synonyms connect and link are sometimes interchangeable, but connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

Where would join be a reasonable alternative to link?

The words join and link can be used in similar contexts, but join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

When is relate a more appropriate choice than link?

While the synonyms relate and link are close in meaning, relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

In what contexts can unite take the place of link?

While in some cases nearly identical to link, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of link
Verb
Democrats’ diminished pride in being American is more clearly linked to Trump’s time in office. Linley Sanders, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025 Paramount has categorically denied the two issues are linked, and that the agreement came with a sweetener to provide Trump with more public service announcements across its networks. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 July 2025
Noun
The authors point to links between full-fat dairy and better heart-health scores, as well as a lack of evidence that full-fat dairy causes type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance. Mercey Livingston, SELF, 30 June 2025 That has always been one of her main strengths — not simply her link play, but her ability to shield the ball from defenders. Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for link
Recent Examples of Synonyms for link
Verb
  • Plenty of big names have been connected as possible targets for the Packers.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • Additionally, keep in mind that today’s audiences expect high-quality video and audio with minimal glitches and interactive opportunities to connect with speakers and other participants.
    Michele Dobnikar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Side-stepping the kind of vast content-library construction now associated with services like Amazon Prime Video or HBO Max, Apple TV+ has accumulated just a few hundred titles over its six years in existence, curated around its relatively tiny collection of original films and TV shows.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 June 2025
  • Measures include strengths associated with commercial, people, operational, sustainability, and technology.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Get your potatoes, corn, onion, and andouille sausage from Lee's Farmers Market.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
  • This main dish salad comes with a kick thanks to Cajun-spiced shrimp and andouille sausage.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • In the 2000s, E*Trade’s Super Bowl baby became a cultural touchstone and a Trojan horse for a broader message: Stocks and bonds were no longer reserved for Wall Street.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
  • Many wealthy families categorize art as conventional investments, like stocks or bonds.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Throughout their stay in a tropical oasis, Islanders will couple up to face brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • Programs like Wharton's executive education courses on responsible AI exemplify this approach, coupling technical proficiency with ethical reasoning.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • This scrutiny is compounded by data indicating that higher levels of traditional education can sometimes correlate with longer periods of unemployment after graduation.
    Michael Hansen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The numbers themselves are surprisingly difficult to correlate, as some studies count only fully-remote workers, others track the jobs themselves, and others include hybrid positions.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Investors are divided between preferring Musk focus on his businesses and hoping political ties would bring regulatory perks.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • Two other players with local ties — Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears (Joliet) and Michigan big man Danny Wolf (Glencoe) — are projected first-round picks, with Fears expected to go in the top 10.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • The publicly available data dashboard, unveiled by officials on Tuesday, integrates information from police, the court system, jails and prisons with the goal of creating a fuller picture of how cases move through the system from start to finish.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
  • Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 June 2025

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“Link.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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