HOOKS UP Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

hooks up

verb

present tense third-person singular of hook up

as in travels

to come or be together as friends former classmates who hooked up and started a business together

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Recent Examples of hooks up My dad hooks up a video of hardcore techno from Douyin for our drive back. — Aube Rey Lescure, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2026 Cade Depriest hooks up with a Gunn again for 34 yards and Winter Park is on the move back inside the red zone. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 Tony contains details directly pulled from Kitchen Confidential, including a memorable moment in which one of the cooks (Leo Woodall) hooks up with a bride who visits the restaurant immediately following her own wedding. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 And Cody still comes out before the season starts and takes BP, hooks up the kids with some Nike stuff. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Its lightweight frame packages a swift 5-minute charge option that hooks up 3 hours of extra listening, Multi-Point device switching, and Voice Aware side-tone monitoring for phone calls. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026 Kimbo also hooks up a standard electrical system with 2-kWh, 12-V lithium battery, 240-W Renogy solar panel setup, integrated wiring and shore power hookup. — New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026 Nike consistently hooks up the University of Oregon‘s athletic programs with exclusive sneakers because of their longstanding relationship, and the newest spoils to emerge come via Nike’s most futuristic new basketball sneaker. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Mar. 2026 And yet Guy still takes Kevis home to his apartment and hooks up with her! — Lily Osler, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025

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If the Warriors can push the ball and turn this into a shooting game, their style travels well, even in a tough building.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
When an alarm or sensor on windows, doors and home security devices is triggered, the textbook-sized drone travels a preset path to investigate suspicious activity.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of travels

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The watch is presented on a black fabric strap, but comes with two additional rubber straps lined in red and green, respectively—colors Soldier associates with the present and past.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
Innova also associates afternoon snacking specifically with satisfaction, while other dayparts lean toward refreshment or indulgence.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of associates

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Unable to speak the language, Teresa nevertheless bonds with Milena (Ana Marija Veselcic), another outsider in the community.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
In it, a young woman who has never been attracted to anyone romantically bonds with a man who is wired the same way.

— Mark Schilling, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of bonds

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The incoming principal for the new elementary school, Maleena Guandique, currently runs Success Academy’s very first school, Harlem 1.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Unlike model training, which involves developing and refining models, inference runs those models to generate responses and perform tasks.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of runs

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Dieffenbach connects with an all-alone-again Mizell with another soaring downfield pass that became another 75-yard touchdown reception.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
New drone video shows progress on emergency repairs to stabilize the slope at the Moro Beach section of Crystal Cove, just below Pacific Coast Highway, where the roadway connects Newport and Laguna Beach.

— Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of connects

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Brand now mixes prayer and conspiracy theory on Rumble livestreams, hawking adaptogenic mushroom supercoffee and more.

— Luke Jones, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Inside, the design mixes airy and contemporary touches (gray-blue marble, mosaic floors) with traditional details and, of course, the brand's signature orange.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of mixes

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Ultra-Orthodox parties Eisenkot also says that any party that joins him must support mandatory military service or civil service.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Eisenkot also says that any party that joins him must support mandatory military service or civil service.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of joins

Verb

The program frequently collaborates with the university’s Connecticut Repertory Theatre company.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Stylist Samantha McMillen, who also collaborates with Elle’s sister Dakota Fanning, curated the actress’ premiere look.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

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