HOOK-UP Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈhu̇k-ˌəp

Definition of hookup

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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hook up

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verb

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

Noun

Solar power and advanced water recycling systems would eliminate the need for utility hookups, only requiring occasional deliveries of potable water and propane to run the systems. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 To address that issue, the board has discussed a potential moratorium on water hookups for new construction. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Verb

The most recent season also revealed that Wilson flirted with Miller throughout the summer, raising her hopes for a possible reconciliation, only to hook up with her best friend months later. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 July 2026 As the arrows on the chart indicate, the red line (sellers) is hooking down and the green line (buyers) is hooking up. — Nishant Pant, CNBC, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hookup

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Noun

Earlier this year, the club announced a new global partnership with American fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Club names Eli Lilly and Nvidia also have a partnership for AI drug discovery.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of partnership

Verb

Stories about Chin traveled through Kerrville as quickly as the floodwaters.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley, who are still recovering from long-term injuries, are set to travel and continue their rehab in the States.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of travel

Noun

According to the arrest warrant affidavit, detectives received a tip shortly after the killing that Velasquez’s husband may have been jealous of the women’s close relationship.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
That’s why Lee has visions of Reid joining forces with Coby White, the new leader of the Hornets’ offense, to form a bond that fosters a relationship on and off the court.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of relationship

Verb

Coach James Ramsey announced Wednesday that pitching coach Matt Taylor was promoted to associate head coach, with assistant Josh Schulman named the team’s new recruiting coordinator.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
The department has reportedly been conducting a sweep of construction sites associated with contractors working on the Pfizer building.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of associate

Noun

This association with high status, as well as a rudimentary analysis of the size of the bones, led archaeologists to conclude that the burial belonged to a man.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The association, which is headquartered in West Sacramento, consists of 32 churches across five states.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of association

Verb

England went ahead of Argentina in the 55th minute of their semifinal, but Messi found another gear and set up both late goals to break England’s hearts and keep Argentina’s run alive.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Kennedy, who was running for president as an independent at the time, even appeared on the red carpet for the show’s final season premiere in 2024.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of run

Noun

This partnership marks a historic milestone for the University of California — the first Joint Powers Authority established to operate a new health system and the first collaboration of its kind UC-wide.

— Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program is a collaboration between the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the state's community college system to provide job-specific training to prospective employees.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of collaboration

Verb

The west is symbolic of death in mythology, but also connected to the land of Elysium, the final resting place for Greek heroes.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
Its circular form remains intact, complemented by white oak floors, modern finishes, and a dramatic spiral staircase connecting each level.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

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