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 All sites have electrical hookups and the campground has several potable water stations. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026 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

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Noun

Superman and Batman might be one of the DC Universe’s most famous partnerships, but Robert Pattinson is officially ending speculation that his take on Bruce Wayne would fit in the cinematic world created by James Gunn.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
In September 2026, Tactical outlined plans to advance metallurgical testing, permitting roadmaps, engineering work, and downstream partnerships.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of partnerships

Noun

The agreement builds on IonQ’s growing network of relationships in the region.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Marginable contracts — if approved — will only be accessible to self-clearing members, who have direct relationships with Kalshi Klear, that meet certain capital requirements, the Kalshi spokesperson said.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of relationships

Noun

The associations between his words and Simon’s work are wide-ranging and jump through time.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
Late Wednesday, a group of business associations, including the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Haiti, issued a joint press release calling for more effort in organization and stressed the need for credibility and transparency in the process.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of associations

Noun

The festival poster featured Argentine acting legend Ricardo Darín, a nod to the fest’s connections with Latin American cinema, which had close to 100 titles in the various sections this edition.

— Jennifer Green, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
Rather than surrender its ability to consider alumni and donor connections, Stanford withdrew from those programs and replaced the money from its multi-billion-dollar endowment.

— Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of connections

Noun

In addition to collaborating with Benatar and her husband, Neil Giraldo, Parton’s rock album featured other collaborations with Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Sting, Pink, Brandi Carlile and more rock legends.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
There was the innovative foldable Samsung mobile phone launched in 2020, now a coveted relic of collaborations past.

— Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of collaborations

Noun

Morgan Shipley 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.

— Morgan Shipley, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
The willingness of apparel companies to pay more for affiliations with the nation’s most successful athletic programs.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of affiliations

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