hookups

plural of hookup

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Recent Examples of hookups 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 Bacteria can enter the water due to rain runoff, failing septic systems, leaking sewer hookups and wildlife waste. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 On the surface, the latest album from Texas troubadour Kacey Musgraves muses about rediscovering a center of gravity after the end of a relationship and acclimating to long-term dry spells interspersed with low-stakes hookups. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026 Network hookups that would have been unthinkable a generation ago now look like an economic necessity. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Solar power and advanced water recycling systems would eliminate the need for utility hookups, only requiring occasional deliveries of potable water and propane to run the systems. Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 To address that issue, the board has discussed a potential moratorium on water hookups for new construction. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 Located at the south end of the park, Platte River Campground has nearly 180 campsites, more than half of which offer electric hookups. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026 Seal entry points to exclude ants from your kitchen; inspect areas for any gaps around doors, windows, and plumbing or appliance hookups, especially pipes under kitchen sinks. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookups
Noun
  • The port has established green shipping corridor partnerships with hubs in Shanghai, Singapore, Guangzhou, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya and partners in Vietnam.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Today's rewards debit cards are typically issued through partnerships between fintech companies or consumer brands and smaller, Durbin-exempt banks.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Shouldn’t Tamra take that as a sign to repair her relationships with the women rather than alienate the one person who is willing to look past her bad behavior?
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Along with attending matches, Infantino’s itinerary included stops in New York for an interview on Fox & Friends and in Miami for a FIFA summit attended by representatives from the organization’s 211 member associations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • The associations remained even after accounting for individual characteristics, suggesting community-level conditions may independently shape Alzheimer’s risk.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • His background gives him a longstanding network of connections to people who can give campaign contributions.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • Other possibilities include poor electrical connections, alternators that are not fully recharging the battery due to internal or external issues, and aftermarket accessories.
    John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Michael Caine tops Nolan’s re-dial list, with eight collaborations under his belt.
    Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • In the 21st century, fashion collaborations, including the Boston silhouette took off, ranging from streetwear brands like Stüssy to designer names.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Karen Stollznow 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.
    Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
  • The government is also seeking to accelerate construction by working with private companies regardless of their political affiliations.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

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“Hookups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookups. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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