as in traveling
to come or be together as friends
former classmates who hooked up and started a business together
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Recent Examples of hooking up
There were endless questions to be answered — namely, how Amanda and West could betray Ciara Miller and Kyle Cooke by hooking up behind their backs … and lying to everyone about it.
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Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Her thoughts on the idea of Jackie hooking up with the English lawyer who’s representing her in a big new case?
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
The young whippersnappers in their nice Manhattan apartments see the COVID-19 pandemic as simply one more roadblock between them and hooking up.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Waddingham is less enthused about the idea of Ted (played by Sudeikis) and Rebecca hooking up, despite some of the fan base fantasizing about the prospect.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 May 2026
This isn’t just like hooking up an image of my dad to ChatGPT.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
It’s been rumored that there is a video of Amanda and West hooking up.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 May 2026
The two wind up crossing paths again and hooking up much more intensely, in a sweaty and passionate bout of lovemaking that sets the stage for a true romance.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
This is one of the league’s best coaches and one of the league’s most prominent reporters hooking up for at least six years.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Her thoughts on the idea of Jackie hooking up with the English lawyer who’s representing her in a big new case?
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
The young whippersnappers in their nice Manhattan apartments see the COVID-19 pandemic as simply one more roadblock between them and hooking up.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Waddingham is less enthused about the idea of Ted (played by Sudeikis) and Rebecca hooking up, despite some of the fan base fantasizing about the prospect.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 May 2026
This isn’t just like hooking up an image of my dad to ChatGPT.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
It’s been rumored that there is a video of Amanda and West hooking up.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 May 2026
The two wind up crossing paths again and hooking up much more intensely, in a sweaty and passionate bout of lovemaking that sets the stage for a true romance.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
This is one of the league’s best coaches and one of the league’s most prominent reporters hooking up for at least six years.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hooking up
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Prosecutors say Wilburn was traveling about 100 mph on Cherry Valley Boulevard with lights and sirens activated, responding to a report of a shooting.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Drivers are reminded to exercise patience, remain attentive and use caution while traveling through the area.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Hoffman has apologized for associating with Epstein.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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According to recent polling by the firm Meganálisis, Rodríguez continues to face deeply negative approval ratings, with many Venezuelans still associating the interim government with corruption, repression and economic collapse linked to the final years of Chavismo.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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All of our memories are traveling the world, messing around, having fun, and being teenagers.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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Winners Week 1 in primetime The schedule makers weren’t messing around with the opening week of games under the lights.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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There is an underground tunnel connecting the main hotel and the lobby/restaurant building, which makes navigating the area much easier in a wheelchair or for those looking to avoid a cold (but quick) commute.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The challenge is connecting human language and visual understanding with the motor actions required to interact with the physical world.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Then Muncy — later replaced by the pinch-running Call — and Ward drew walks.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Work started on the project in March 2025, focusing on the outfall system running from Phil’s Beach, on Main Street, to Route 176.—
Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks became a championship-contending team by mixing the right ingredients with selfless stars, effective role players, smart coaching and a resilient attitude.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Brown amassed a 107-88 record over two-plus seasons with the Kings, joining Rick Adelman as the only coaches in the Sacramento era to post a winning record.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Some guests are familiar with the ceremony, readily joining in the Pledge of Allegiance and national anthem.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Seeing the huge resulting mess the next morning, Lily incorrectly assumes the night shift is also collaborating.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The two, who are both professional and romantic partners, found that their creative paths lent themselves to collaborating, even if the timing was far from perfect.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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“Hooking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooking%20up. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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