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
Several of the state parks also have cabins, RV hookups, and tent sites for outdoor lovers.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
The Toy Hauler includes a swing-out privacy tent and dual front-end water hookups (one for the shower, one for the kitchen sink).
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
Secluded but still convenient to the stores and other amenities in Buxton or Hatteras Village, Frisco appeals to visitors who want to fish, surf, or camp; the Frisco Woods Campground has cabins, tent sites, and RV hookups.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Intoxicated or high individuals cannot give consent, yet many hookups happen under the influence.
—Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Bassichis’s rant about the disappointments of hookups suddenly transforms into one of Maya’s.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Propane is more expensive but requires no special hookups — just hook up your bottle and grill.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
With Nikki and Sonya as her wingwomen and support system, Molly throws herself into hookups.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
The long-running series has kept diehard fans hooked for 20 years, with creator Shonda Rhimes perfecting the formula for a delicious doctor drama featuring hot hookups, compelling cases of the week, and shocking deaths.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
The Toy Hauler includes a swing-out privacy tent and dual front-end water hookups (one for the shower, one for the kitchen sink).
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
Secluded but still convenient to the stores and other amenities in Buxton or Hatteras Village, Frisco appeals to visitors who want to fish, surf, or camp; the Frisco Woods Campground has cabins, tent sites, and RV hookups.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Intoxicated or high individuals cannot give consent, yet many hookups happen under the influence.
—Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Bassichis’s rant about the disappointments of hookups suddenly transforms into one of Maya’s.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Propane is more expensive but requires no special hookups — just hook up your bottle and grill.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
With Nikki and Sonya as her wingwomen and support system, Molly throws herself into hookups.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
The long-running series has kept diehard fans hooked for 20 years, with creator Shonda Rhimes perfecting the formula for a delicious doctor drama featuring hot hookups, compelling cases of the week, and shocking deaths.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookups
Noun
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There have been various similar streamer-broadcaster partnerships struck in 2025, with Netflix’s agreement to carry the live channels and on-demand content from France’s TF1 starting 2026 arguably the most eye-catching.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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The key lies in innovation—developing new approaches to old problems, nurturing solid partnerships with customers and investors, and staying ahead of the technology curve.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the divorce never impacted the relationships Wilson formed with both her parents separately.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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EverPass acts as a complimentary service for commercial businesses that show sports through existing relationships with cable and satellite companies.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There’s much, much more to the culture, of course, and there are positive and negative associations with ultras around Germany and beyond, but this was another occasion brightened by their work.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Taking mind-altering drugs as a teen or young adult is another risk factor, and researchers have increasingly been finding associations between cannabis use and schizophrenia.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This addition gives Charlotte passengers new one-stop connections to destinations across the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, and Asia.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Los Angeles experience consists mostly of such tangential connections and brief grazes of luxury.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new studio will produce content across multiple platforms including theatrical releases, streaming services, commercial projects, gaming experiences and international collaborations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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These cities are often used as testing grounds for experimental retail, including pop-up stores, concept showrooms and cross-sector collaborations.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The guest list for the funeral includes members of the royal family, the Duchess’ family, friends and representatives from her charities and regimental affiliations.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mary Ellen O'Connell 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.—
Mary Ellen O'Connell,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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