as in associated
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
The cooling stations are large 20 foot by 25 foot container boxes hooked up to a generator that can comfortably fit about 20 people, Spearo said.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
He was hooked up to a heart-lung machine for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), used during life-threatening heart and lung conditions.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
They were asked questions while hooked up to the polygraph, leading to an emotional interview.
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Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
And just as the image of black people beaten for trying to cross a bridge resonated beyond our community, the image of a Palestinian hooked up to an IV, writhing in agony and burning alive, resonates far beyond theirs.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
During one cognitive session, he was hooked up to brain-monitoring technology while watching a documentary and speaking with a specialist.
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Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Mane, who has 63,100 followers on Instagram, also included a brief clip of himself in hospital, hooked up to an IV.
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Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
These plays all scratch the same exact itch of, say, watching Bachelorette hunks get hooked up to a lie detector or watching Mike White whine about the lack of fine cuisine on Survivor.
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Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
For instance, making sure your dryer is properly installed/hooked up to your wiring is a major factor for fire prevention, too.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
He was hooked up to a heart-lung machine for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), used during life-threatening heart and lung conditions.
—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
They were asked questions while hooked up to the polygraph, leading to an emotional interview.
—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
And just as the image of black people beaten for trying to cross a bridge resonated beyond our community, the image of a Palestinian hooked up to an IV, writhing in agony and burning alive, resonates far beyond theirs.
—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
During one cognitive session, he was hooked up to brain-monitoring technology while watching a documentary and speaking with a specialist.
—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Mane, who has 63,100 followers on Instagram, also included a brief clip of himself in hospital, hooked up to an IV.
—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
These plays all scratch the same exact itch of, say, watching Bachelorette hunks get hooked up to a lie detector or watching Mike White whine about the lack of fine cuisine on Survivor.
—
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
For instance, making sure your dryer is properly installed/hooked up to your wiring is a major factor for fire prevention, too.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooked up
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That estimate does not include costs associated with year-round state workers whose regular duties were diverted to support the session, including legislative staff and law enforcement officers.
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Berlant highlighted wildfires as one of the risks associated with celebrating irresponsibly.
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A lot of people on this trip had either never traveled outside of the country before, never been on a plane before, never solo traveled before, didn't have these kinds of book communities in their friends and family back home.
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The ball hadn’t even traveled past the infield by the time Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy hung his head in defeat.
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Mysterio finally connected with 619 followed by a Frog Splash for the win.
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Officials said activities connected to people ‒ from fireworks to carelessly discarded cigarettes ‒ have sparked 75% of wildfires in Utah in 2026.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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For this reason, expert opinions are mixed on whether or not gold is an essential part of any portfolio.
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The two champs bonded in part over mutual cancer diagnoses.
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Though Powell, who runs a food concept out of an East London bar, is not in the entertainment industry, the two have seemingly bonded throughout meals and trips.
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On the German national team, he’s joined by several Bayern teammates.
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SpaceX has officially joined the Russell 1000 and will join the Nasdaq 100 in July.
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Francois, who runs a medical rehabilitation in New York and brought his adult kids to see Les Grenadiers, said Haiti’s qualification, achieved amid extraordinary circumstances, was itself cause for celebration.
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Although oil companies still needed to use up a significant portion of their inventories during the supply shock, the demand destruction kept crude stockpiles from running dry.
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Pending weather or field-related delays, a southbound exit ramp to Rosedale is expected to open this summer.
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John Moore, who is not related, and Sarah Burleson, who live in the apartment, told NBC affiliate WIS of Columbia that Moore seemed disoriented.
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“Hooked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked%20up. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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