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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
she linked the flowers together to form a long chain
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as in to associate
to think of (something) in combination
since childhood I have always linked trips to the beach with the discomforts of sunburn and sand in my clothes
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as in sausage
a rod-shaped portion of seasoned ground meat in a casing
I like to put maple syrup on my breakfast links
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as in bond
a uniting or binding force or influence
those old love letters were her only remaining link with her late grandparents
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Recent Examples of link
New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Bella Hadid goes to Paris for a 'mystery project,' following health complications linked to her chronic Lyme disease last week.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
In the wake of the White House's announcement on Monday of a potential link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism, the administration also unveiled the launch of the Autism Data Science Initiative (ADSI).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Verb
More fat on the arms, legs and trunk was linked to a thinner cortex in the brain’s default-mode and limbic networks – systems that support memory, internal focus and emotional regulation – pointing to slightly less efficient recall and mood control.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Bella Hadid goes to Paris for a 'mystery project,' following health complications linked to her chronic Lyme disease last week.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
The border detention camps Martin consulted contemporary and historic photos of border camps to design the chilling compounds where children and families are held in chain-link fencing pens.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
In the wake of the White House's announcement on Monday of a potential link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism, the administration also unveiled the launch of the Autism Data Science Initiative (ADSI).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
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The morning kicked off behind the Rose Creek Cottage and was one of many activities hosted by Friends of Rose Creek, an organization aimed at preserving the natural habitat and connecting community members.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Both capitals sit along the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, home to busy shipping lanes which connect the North Sea to the Baltic Sea.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Still, Greenbaum said the Babylonians made a conscious choice to simplify the Zodiac and tie the twelve signs to the seasons so that Aries, for example, would be associated with the start of Spring.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Although Americans mostly associate California with wine country, Texas deserves credit, Landon said.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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An Oktoberfest board includes a sausage, two soft pretzels, cheese sauce, German mustard, sauerkraut and radi, or German radish that is typically consumed with beer.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Perfect as is, or they can be dressed up with additional meat like bacon or sausage and veggies like onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The bond between the two men was at the center of a fierce political conflict that spread in Washington, San Salvador and Miami.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Early the following year, rising interest rates and soaring inflation pushed investors out of risky securities and into safer assets like bonds.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sparks could fly with someone who challenges you in all of the right ways, but if you’re already coupled, don’t let pride hold you back from hashing things out.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Legacy cryptographic workflows, certificate authorities and identity systems are often tightly coupled to on-premises environments, which are often siloed.—
Julian Durand,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Groveman said that two inspections of each school per year doesn’t necessarily correlate with effective oversight.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Prior psychological research has shown that openness is frequently correlated with higher levels of giving.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along with an embroidered jacket and wide-leg pants, the actress wore a collared shirt and patterned tie.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dangling tie elements and a skirt slit lent a casual, avant-garde vibe to the look.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The White House said the executive order guarantees that AI will be integrated into US Department of Health and Human Services systems for sharing health information among health care systems, organizations and patients.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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That new landscape now includes at least one of the five legacy studios — Paramount — having articulated a commitment to integrate AI into its product to maximize efficiencies.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Link.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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