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
At the core of their thesis was the idea that many of the geographic linkages that had long bound certain industries to certain regions – like automotive in Michigan and meatpacking in the Midwest – were weakening.
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Christopher Briem, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
While major projects such as the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline have been on hold for some years, the Iran war will likely help Moscow’s case for this new energy linkage.
—Lyle Goldstein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The linkage fee is part of Denver’s Expanding Housing Affordability ordinance, which was enacted in 2022.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
To Tracey, that reflexive linkage is telling.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Briem, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
While major projects such as the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline have been on hold for some years, the Iran war will likely help Moscow’s case for this new energy linkage.
—Lyle Goldstein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The linkage fee is part of Denver’s Expanding Housing Affordability ordinance, which was enacted in 2022.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
To Tracey, that reflexive linkage is telling.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for linkage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkage
Noun
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But their relationship didn’t last, and the movie studios moved on, lured away by new incentives in other states.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The two welcomed their son Malcolm Hiệp five months later, but were still in the early stages of their relationship.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The organization expanded its services to kinship care families in 2022.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Steadfast’s Family Art Program that is just starting up will help foster, adoptive and kinship families connect while creating art pieces together, Becker said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Invite connection by allowing small gestures to nourish trust.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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People on my block were unhappy, and block association president was unhappy.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Eighty-six percent of college and university leaders are worried about their schools' long-term financial viability, according to a survey in December by the American Council on Education, the principal industry association.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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This correlation survived as the quarks formed hyperons and persisted even after the hyperons decayed in less than a tenth of a billionth of a second.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Results shows that the correlation between the amount of space given to single serve containers and violent crime.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linkage. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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