as in partnerships
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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Recent Examples of hookups
The property features 164 RV sites with full hookups, along with 20 Casita Cabins with king beds, lofts with two twin beds, living rooms, kitchenettes, and private outdoor patios.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Early camping begins on April 14 and a limited number of electrical hookups are available for purchase.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Does Walt put some sort of aphrodisiac in the drinks to encourage hookups and stir up drama?
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, two large RV parks—together expected to add up to 700 hookups—are under construction on the street, many directly next to or across the street from the few single-family homes.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Going back to tonight’s episode, in one of the most surprising, out-of-nowhere hookups, the bumbling new intern Dani made a move on Lucas (Niko Tehro), still grieving patient Katie’s death, who, somewhat inexplicably, jumped into bed with her right away.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Filip is a party animal, prone to long nights and casual hookups.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
For the three people left in the world who remain uninitiated, breakout stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie play Shane Hudson and Ilya Rozanov, two rival hockey captains who fall in love over the course of a decade of yearning and clandestine hookups.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
Young adults in the early earbuds age used her songs as fuel for runs, laptop work, Tinder hookups, and the solitary, self-reflective mornings after.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Early camping begins on April 14 and a limited number of electrical hookups are available for purchase.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Does Walt put some sort of aphrodisiac in the drinks to encourage hookups and stir up drama?
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, two large RV parks—together expected to add up to 700 hookups—are under construction on the street, many directly next to or across the street from the few single-family homes.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Going back to tonight’s episode, in one of the most surprising, out-of-nowhere hookups, the bumbling new intern Dani made a move on Lucas (Niko Tehro), still grieving patient Katie’s death, who, somewhat inexplicably, jumped into bed with her right away.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Filip is a party animal, prone to long nights and casual hookups.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
For the three people left in the world who remain uninitiated, breakout stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie play Shane Hudson and Ilya Rozanov, two rival hockey captains who fall in love over the course of a decade of yearning and clandestine hookups.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
Young adults in the early earbuds age used her songs as fuel for runs, laptop work, Tinder hookups, and the solitary, self-reflective mornings after.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookups
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Danantara’s role is to help structure these partnerships—bringing in global capital while ensuring that projects meet higher standards of accountability, deliver long-term value, and strengthen Indonesia’s position in strategic industries.—
Pandu Sjahrir,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Both companies also announced partnerships with sports teams and even news organizations to broaden their reach as well.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Regular rides are preferred to help drivers build schedules and relationships with families.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Empathy can change our perspective, diffuse conflicts and transform our relationships.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The remaining trustees include the five unchanged ex officio members, a representative of the alumni associations and a faculty trustee selected by the Academic Senate of CSU instead of appointed by the governor.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are genetic associations and environmental triggers that are likely involved, but neither Tylenol nor vaccines has been shown to be the cause of autism.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The question of how to make a business out of those connections has proven as vexing for Wang and Bluesky as for any number of earlier startups, and the community’s top users have been experimenting with a variety of ways to make money.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Info and brainstorming sessions Anyone interested in making a film for the competition is invited to a series of brainstorming sessions next week to learn more about the project, connect with filmmaking resources, share film ideas, find mentors and explore collaborations.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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The company is expanding its North American footprint as the Official Energy Drink Partner of Canada Basketball, bringing courtside visibility, national sampling programs and local collaborations.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ross Channing Reed does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Ross Channing Reed,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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Commissioners Alexis Pickering and Dave McKinney haven’t run for office in a partisan race or otherwise publicized their party affiliations.—
Mark Dee
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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