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 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 Things kick off when Stewie discovers Brian has been using a time machine as a way to impress women from the bar for hookups. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 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 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

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Noun

The initiative began in 2016 as a way to honor and build awareness for African, African American and Caribbean cuisine with partnerships, culinary events and marketing campaigns intended to highlight small, local food and beverage businesses.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
One of the most notable watch partnerships at sea belongs to Explora Journeys, which opened the first-ever Rolex boutique aboard a cruise ship.

— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of partnerships

Noun

Sources at Madrid, who, like all of those spoken to for this article, spoke anonymously to protect relationships, said the club would like him to spend next season at another European club to continue his development.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The union representing Kansas City police officers praised Graves’ leadership Wednesday in a post on Facebook, crediting her with strengthening relationships between officers and the community while helping reduce violent crime.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of relationships

Noun

Soon after those 2011 protests, Brand Modi was carefully marketed on television channels and burgeoning social media platforms as the redemptive opposite of the images, associations, and stereotypes attached to the corrupt and feckless system.

— Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
Bringing the companies together gives Kraft Heinz an opportunity to refresh those childhood associations for another generation.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of associations

Noun

The industry has been working to address this limitation through Compute Express Link (CXL), an open standard that enables processors, memory, and accelerators to communicate over high-speed PCI Express connections.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Kraft Heinz is revolutionizing its marketing by deeply integrating brands into cultural moments, moving beyond mere awareness to foster emotional connections.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of connections

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This week, that collection reenters the roster and also returns to another Billboard albums chart, while one of Minaj’s biggest collaborations becomes a streaming hit again.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Our focus is on fostering long-lasting collaborations rather than simply securing funding and moving on.

— Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of collaborations

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The documents cover the personal affairs of anyone involved with One Twelve, including Stern’s family and friends, plus the host’s daily activities, personal habits and political affiliations, among other things.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Open primaries benefit wealthy candidates who want to hide their affiliations.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

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