as in partnership
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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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
former classmates who hooked up and started a business together
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Recent Examples of hookup
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Early camping begins on April 14 and a limited number of electrical hookups are available for purchase.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
The 458 Pro Campervan might be best thought of as a starter RV base vehicle, as Ari keeps focused on hooking up the basic essentials, leaving much of the conversion up to the customer.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The property features 164 RV sites with full hookups, along with 20 Casita Cabins with king beds, lofts with two twin beds, living rooms, kitchenettes, and private outdoor patios.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Early camping begins on April 14 and a limited number of electrical hookups are available for purchase.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Just don't forget to hook up a tv like Melissa did in this living room that's perfect for watching fall football games or your favorite movie.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
The 458 Pro Campervan might be best thought of as a starter RV base vehicle, as Ari keeps focused on hooking up the basic essentials, leaving much of the conversion up to the customer.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookup
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Themes are typically selected based on factors including their appeal to a wide demographic, ability to execute compelling content, marketing, exhibits and potential community partnerships, according to a fairgrounds staff report.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Reichelt, founder of Rocky Peak Marketing, will expand Thermore’s apparel partnerships and support the integration of technology.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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That’s according to a reporter traveling with Vance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Glover will become the first Black man to travel to deep space, Koch the first woman and Hansen the first non-American.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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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
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One day, Baer texted her to express his concern that Garrison’s name was associated with too many crashes.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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With his wife, Anne, James nurtured a 40-acre ranch in Wynola, near Julian, that housed his art studio as well as visually distinct buildings that have come to be associated with James’ organic approach to architectural design.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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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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Speier, who entered politics by first working as a congressional aide and experienced harassment from a supervisor, said that part of the problem in Congress is that members are given wide latitude to run their offices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes these Chicago White Sox rebuilds seem to run together in your mind.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The only time Eszterhas ever came close to directing came at the behest of Steven Spielberg on an extremely unlikely would-be collaboration.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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This interactive balance board connects to a free app where your body becomes the controller, using movement to play engaging games.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Mike Schein went the distance with seven strikeouts and allowed only two hits, and Jason Weeks connected for a three-run home run as Billerica bested Haverhill in five innings in the Merrimack Valley Conference.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Hookup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookup. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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