hookups

plural of hookup

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Recent Examples of hookups 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookups
Noun
  • Other microbes recycle nutrients by decomposing dead plants and animals, fix atmospheric nitrogen into forms that plants can use, and form essential partnerships with roots, insects, and other organisms.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The league also has partnerships with apparel giants Adidas and Dick’s Sporting Goods, and according to Patricof, the partnerships are paying off in dividends.
    Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • One owner of an EFL club, who spoke to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, was more pessimistic.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But that’s not the reality for many content creators, who are working on media production, audience retention strategies, brand partnerships and business relationships associated with their online presence.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The organization represents CEOs and associations in manufacturing, healthcare, elder care, construction, agriculture and hospitality.
    Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • For example, tropical primates form associations with other primate species and jointly forage in the tree canopy.
    Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The firm had completed some initial work on the property three or four years ago, including the demolition of the building’s interior, and the buildout of utility connections and curbs and gutters.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Natural gas demand has increased among sectors where pipeline connections remain limited or temporary supply is needed.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Grammy and Oscar-winning musician is known for some extraordinary associations and collaborations.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, some toothpaste makers like Colgate, Tom's of Maine, Arm & Hammer, and OxiClean have entered into collaborations with private recycling business TerraCycle to offer free take-back programs.
    Anne Makovec, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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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“Hookups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookups. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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