HOOKUPS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

hookups

noun

plural of hookup

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 Following the interrupted hookup, Issa and Paul Baker decide to break up — and Issa declares a ban on future hookups between the housemates. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2026 Away from Ali, Maro’s playful energy has a taut intensity, while Dalia, donning a sparkly outfit, lets off steam on club dance floors and in casual hookups. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 The county approved them for water, sewer and electric hookups. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026 The necessary plumbing and venting hookups are already installed. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 The foursome are poised to rule the school in their final year, as long as Bret can hide his hookups with the school stoner (Owen Painter) and star football player (Daniel Dale). — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026 From poolside hookups to the magic of shooting your shot with your crush, there's a lot to learn. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 The park has 94 campsites, 74 of which have electrical hookups. — Zuri Primos july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 Float down the Barren Fork River with beginner-friendly kayak rentals, then relax at the 8-acre pet-friendly campground featuring tent sites, RV hookups, and rental campers. — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

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Noun

The budget is likely to retain a focus on devolution, greater public control of public services and more private sector partnerships, but contain little to change the macro outlook, Monks said in a note Monday.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
The development is being supported through public-private partnerships focused on longer-term priorities including talent development, housing and equal opportunity in the Brainport region.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of partnerships

Noun

Later’s 2026 research on Gen-Z creator ROI found that trust and authentic creator relationships matter more to conversions than simply maximizing reach, while over-scripting creators can undermine that trust.

— Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Carney, a former governor of the Bank of England, has strong ties in Europe from his banking days, and has cultivated his relationships with like-minded European leaders since becoming prime minister in March 2025.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of relationships

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Kids, hospitals get hurt too Some burdens would shift to homeowner associations.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Murphy’s gang weren’t really outlaws to begin with — he was imprisoned for defending his daughter from some undercover cops, while Singh (Avi Nash) was arrested for his associations with socialism.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of associations

Noun

But unlike the seemingly different ideas that Wilson is able to find absurd and poignant connections between in his documentaries, his other project while making the film is one that almost makes too much sense.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2026
Lehrer has boasted in private about his connections with the Netanyahu family.

— Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of connections

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However, the architect eventually gives way to use and function first, despite valuing the aesthetics at hand (not to mention, his collaborations with local artisans).

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Datskovska regularly reports on new, shoppable footwear collaborations that truly live up to their hype.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of collaborations

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Lee Ann Rawlins Williams 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.

— Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Even Archambault’s own political affiliations are kept unspecified.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

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