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 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 To address that issue, the board has discussed a potential moratorium on water hookups for new construction. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

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Partnerships That Last Stapp has seen enough cross-sector partnerships announced with fanfare and wound down within a year to have strong opinions about what separates the two outcomes.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Still, the company’s leaders have increasingly leaned into partnerships with major tech platforms.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of partnerships

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Some of the best solutions and strongest relationships came not from speaking, but from creating space for employees to share what was really happening.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The final issue is dating violence, teen violence between people who have relationships.

— Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of relationships

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Flock says the cameras are used by public safety agencies, neighborhood homeowners associations, business managers and college campuses across cities in the United States.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
On July 14, council member Meredith Stead pointed to two neighborhood associations in her district — one in favor of the designation, the other strongly opposed.

— Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

Definition of associations

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From the perspective of young people who often feel awkward and out of place, common dynamics can look strange, while unexpected connections seem like the most natural thing in the world.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026
These markets offer fresh, high-quality food, foster community connections, and significantly boost local economies, as nearly half of attendees also shop at nearby businesses.

— Dawn Thilmany, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of connections

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Mayer still claims only a handful of appearances on Billboard’s country rankings, but one of his collaborations is quickly becoming his biggest success in the field.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Every store reflects our brand POV, and some of our spaces feature artist collaborations or cultural elements, aiming to create immersive experiences where customers connect with the brand through design, service and local storytelling.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of collaborations

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But to witness the evolution of Lander’s affiliations and relationships is to see the profound shift that has occurred inside the Democratic Party, and across American politics in general.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
When audiences can easily identify a publisher's ownership, affiliations, editorial orientation and reporting history, they are better equipped to evaluate information on its merits.

— Jeremy Fields, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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