HOOKUP 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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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

Outdoor sauna options range from barrel and cabin builds to portable infrared tents at different price points, and most require planning for electrical hookups. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 Presumably in order to save some material for Season 4, Nobody Wants This pulls them apart just hours after their hookup. — Judy Berman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

My dad hooks up a video of hardcore techno from Douyin for our drive back. — Aube Rey Lescure, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2026 For those who didn’t watch the popular teen drama, Hale’s Aria hooked up with Harding’s Ezra in a bar bathroom during the show’s pilot episode. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hookup

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Noun

Competitive grants should support strong alternatives, including partnerships with effective schools and programs serving midcareer entrants.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Through the partnership, ForgiveCo will acquire and permanently eliminate $1 million in medical debt held by local veterans.

— Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of partnership

Verb

Its role in optical interconnects complements electronic processing by improving how data travels between components and systems.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The remarkably smooth ride up to the top travels 500 feet high in 60 seconds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

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Like father, like son The show’s narrative is centered around the complicated relationship between Vision and his son Tommy Maximoff (Ruaridh Mollica).

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026
While Republicans have largely not made Pappas’ sexuality a focus of their political campaigns, the GOP has alleged that Pappas failed to disclose a relationship with a corporate lobbyist.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of relationship

Verb

When was the last time anything remotely associated with indie rock felt as raw as the ’70s albums that really twist your mind, the Dark Maguses and Space Rituals?

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2026
Phone and email messages seeking comment were left with the architect, property owner and general contractor listed in city records as being associated with the construction project.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of associate

Noun

Posner reasoned the athletes ought to propose other ways to secure yarmulkes than bobby pins, which the athletic association believed posed safety risks.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2026
The motive appeared to stem from Lambert's ongoing battle with the condo homeowner's association and building management over complaints about maintenance and mold, police said.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of association

Verb

Her decision to not run for reelection comes amid a challenging moment for Republicans in California and nationwide with many questioning the party’s direction in the wake of election losses this month.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Just past the hotel, Silver Strand is a scenic stretch of road connecting Coronado to Imperial Beach, running parallel to the Bayshore Bikeway.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of run

Noun

The chips were commercially fabricated in the Netherlands through a collaboration with ETH Zurich, while Cornell facilities helped prepare the devices for the experiments.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
Fans can expect legacy collaborations spanning collectibles, toys, apparel, automotive, food and beverage, electronics, and more from brands like Hasbro, Lego, Adidas, Mars, Aston Martin, and Steinway.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of collaboration

Verb

The virtual model is then connected to its physical counterpart through sensors and data systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
In the future, the creators hope to expand the range of accessories that could potentially be connected to the TobenONE system through additional magnetic modules.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

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