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
Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Although developers can buy the properties on the cheap, the lots often require sewer hookups and other upfront expenses that can add up and make their profit margins slim — even if the developers secure construction subsidies from the county or other sources.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The episode then rewinds to a week before, with Taylor and Cartwright arguing about how Cartwright hooked up with one of Taylor’s friends, Julian.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There can be weird hookups, jealousy and gossip behind each other’s backs.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Although developers can buy the properties on the cheap, the lots often require sewer hookups and other upfront expenses that can add up and make their profit margins slim — even if the developers secure construction subsidies from the county or other sources.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
The newest Navigator has a host of advanced technology to help with everything from hooking up a trailer, to a new 48-inch wide panoramic display screen at the base of the windshield.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The episode then rewinds to a week before, with Taylor and Cartwright arguing about how Cartwright hooked up with one of Taylor’s friends, Julian.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookup
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Food businesses of all types have to create and maintain partnerships in a number of areas to stay operational.—
Carey Bringle,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Rocket Science will launch international sales at Cannes, in partnership with Cross City Films, See-Saw’s in-house sales arm.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Ramsey flies more than 400,000 miles per year and has traveled to all 7 continents, 50 U.S. states and 173 of the United Nations countries.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Messi and his teammates will travel to San Jose on Sunday and train there in preparation for Wednesday’s 10:30 p.m. game against the Earthquakes, who are coached by former U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena and whose roster includes former Inter Miami player Josef Martinez.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
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Pope's views on social media In a 2023 interview with Vatican News, the now-pope was asked about the relationship between bishops and social media.—
Rhona Tarrant,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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While the deal reflects a warmer relationship between the U.S. and the UK, the baseline 10% tariff remaining in effect means Americans are still likely going to pay more for goods from the nation’s ninth largest trading partner.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The researchers hypothesized that left- and mixed-handedness could be associated with diseases that occur very early in life, because the dominant hand is determined at a very early age – possibly even before birth.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Most funding entities, from science agencies to philanthropic organizations, want to be associated with exciting, groundbreaking work, and sustained observations are too routine to scratch that itch.—
Eric Morgan,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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Most Americans still live in places with fluoridated water, but if your child’s water supply is not fluoridated, professional associations of dentists and pediatricians recommend talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Expand your personal network by joining trade associations, online communities and forums, or local organizations such as chambers of commerce or volunteer opportunities.—
Todd Villeneuve,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Finally, the Liberty got to enjoy the final piece of last year’s thrilling WNBA Finals run by watching the elusive title banner rise up to the rafters before Saturday’s 92-78 season-opening win against the Las Vegas Aces.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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In an administration currently running the lowest early-months public opinion rating in modern history, however, Vance’s forcefulness carries long-term risk.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The second one was much larger, with 12 trailers connected at a cost of $6.3 million for two years, according to news reports at the time.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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The spa, open both to hotel guests and the general public, will be in a two-story building next to the hotel, on the other side of a stairway that connects Prospect Street to Coast Boulevard.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The connection between Lilo (Maia Kealoha) and Nani (Sydney Agudong) became a focal point.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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Focus on being present and engaged, creating moments of connection.—
Joshua Becker,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Hookup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookup. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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