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to come or be together as friends
former classmates who hooked up and started a business together
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Recent Examples of hooked up
After Annelise Park residents raised the issue, local officials uncovered two water connections hooked up to the Quality Technology Services (QTS) Fayetteville Data Center Campus Project, located 20 miles south of Atlanta, according to Politico.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
He was hooked up to monitors tracking his vital signs and administered IV fluids, underwent frequent blood draws and received an experimental treatment that had previously only been tested on animals.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Large fermentation tanks, yet to be hooked up, sat behind a glass wall.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
It's hooked up directly to either a minimalist chest harness, or to a front vest/harness with six pockets that can be used to carry snacks, tools, and various other bits and bobs.
—Ben Coxworth
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Qi'ra Before Han Solo hooked up with Princess Leia, Qi'ra was his childhood sweetheart on Corellia.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
In 1932, the inventor Alois Benjamin Saliger patented the Psycho-phone, a phonograph hooked up to a timer which could play recordings while a person was asleep.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Residents fought for decades to be hooked up to safe public water, instead of backyard wells.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Consumption was even lower in communities not hooked up to water supplies, as little as 26 liters a day, well below the 50 to 100 liters recommended as a minimum by the World Health Organization.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
He was hooked up to monitors tracking his vital signs and administered IV fluids, underwent frequent blood draws and received an experimental treatment that had previously only been tested on animals.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Large fermentation tanks, yet to be hooked up, sat behind a glass wall.
—Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
It's hooked up directly to either a minimalist chest harness, or to a front vest/harness with six pockets that can be used to carry snacks, tools, and various other bits and bobs.
—Ben Coxworth
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Qi'ra Before Han Solo hooked up with Princess Leia, Qi'ra was his childhood sweetheart on Corellia.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
In 1932, the inventor Alois Benjamin Saliger patented the Psycho-phone, a phonograph hooked up to a timer which could play recordings while a person was asleep.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Residents fought for decades to be hooked up to safe public water, instead of backyard wells.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Consumption was even lower in communities not hooked up to water supplies, as little as 26 liters a day, well below the 50 to 100 liters recommended as a minimum by the World Health Organization.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked up
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Although she has been released from the hospital, she is expected to face a lifelong health battle associated with the injury to her kidney, the lawsuit states.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Designs incorporate brighter color palettes and graphic elements associated with the Bratz brand, positioning the capsule within a more expressive segment of the activewear market.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The blast reportedly passed through the vehicle’s front passenger-side door, traveled out of the parking lot, and struck a woman who was stopped at a nearby traffic light several yards away.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Many fans, like 21-year-old Natalie Nuntapreda, traveled from outside of Nevada for the show.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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After his banks declined to help him, Devaney reached out to AARP, which connected him with American Financial Solutions, a member organization of NFCC based in Seattle.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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Officials have not announced any known Ebola cases connected to Atlanta travelers at this time.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The vibe in the room is some anger mixed with some frustration, Bednar said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Once the milk is at the right temperature, special bacterial cultures are mixed in.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Graham and Shirilla became friends in high school through social media and bonded over their desire to model and become content creators.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Maddy and Cassie are officially bonded by trauma.—
The Editors,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Free Press founder Weiss, who joined CBS last October, had long telegraphed that major changes were afoot in an effort to remake 60 Minutes under a new ownership regime led by Paramount CEO David Ellison.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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The House voted 96 to 53 for the bill as four House Democrats joined with all 49 Republicans against the measure.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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While the agreement will not fundamentally change the Los Angeles Olympics competition, the sport can now use the brand that sparked the obstacle-running community to draw more fans.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Both prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to recommend a midrange sentence under Kansas guidelines, with the sentences running consecutively, according to local NBC affiliate KSNW.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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And, as the appellate court related, the Virginia LLC act does not allow for the foreclosure of a charging order lien.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The two candidates will center the voter turnout event around economic and healthcare-related issues, according to CBS News.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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“Hooked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked%20up. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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