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
Does Walt put some sort of aphrodisiac in the drinks to encourage hookups and stir up drama?
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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
Instead of hospital supplies and IV hookups, the Fisher House features a 1,714-square-foot Meditation Pavilion that provides a place for families to gather, pray and reflect.
—Linda Stein, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Personal details surfaced occasionally, but for the most part, the hookups and family ties were portrayed at arm’s length.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Instead of hospital supplies and IV hookups, the Fisher House features a 1,714-square-foot Meditation Pavilion that provides a place for families to gather, pray and reflect.
—Linda Stein, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Personal details surfaced occasionally, but for the most part, the hookups and family ties were portrayed at arm’s length.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookups
Noun
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It was based on partnerships with entities ranging from local non-profits, large international organizations and national health systems.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Chadwick said the University of Kansas Hospital will continue partnerships with hospitals across the metro that provide PICU services to help meet patient needs.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Seek out relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Avoid purposeless arguments online — stick with real-life relationships that need fixing.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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In addition to reinforcing the fiduciary standards that are already in place for community associations, this will help to establish stronger grounds for claims involving unilateral acts by directors, inadequate reserve planning, inconsistent rules enforcement, or failures in management oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The group does not have a website and is not listed in a directory of city neighborhood associations.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 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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Peeps collaborations and twists Peeps remain a polarizing but perennial Easter staple, blending nostalgia with a growing lineup of modern collaborations.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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With each performance, expect surprise collaborations like veteran vocalist Nicole Wray’s appearance at the opening show.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Jasmin Lilian Diab 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.—
Jasmin Lilian Diab,
The Conversation,
5 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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