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noun

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How does the verb link differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of link are associate, combine, connect, join, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When would associate be a good substitute for link?

The words associate and link are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

When is it sensible to use combine instead of link?

Although the words combine and link have much in common, combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When can connect be used instead of link?

The synonyms connect and link are sometimes interchangeable, but connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

Where would join be a reasonable alternative to link?

The words join and link can be used in similar contexts, but join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

When is relate a more appropriate choice than link?

While the synonyms relate and link are close in meaning, relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

In what contexts can unite take the place of link?

While in some cases nearly identical to link, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of link
Verb
That especially applies to properties linked to some of the city’s most chilling murder cases. Chris Lau, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025 Major food delivery app DoorDash is waiving delivery and service fees on 300,000 grocery orders for SNAP recipients (a SNAP/EBT card must be linked to the customer’s account to activate this offer). Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
The link listed in the message is not affiliated with any government agency. Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025 These passive sensors feed data via fiber-optic links to onshore command centers, allowing the Russian Navy to track allied submarines attempting to shadow its strategic assets. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for link
Recent Examples of Synonyms for link
Verb
  • More than 60% of 136 facilities connected to missile production or the Chinese military’s rocket force, which controls China’s nuclear arsenal, showed signs of expansion in satellite images.
    Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • This can then aid you in targeting your audience, guiding you in adjusting prices to consumer needs, and even lead you to use AI to personalize marketing messages to better connect with certain groups.
    K.H. Koehler, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • At the time Farzam was no longer a cadet or associated with the local police department.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Its natural deodorizing properties help neutralize the unpleasant smells associated with pets, according to Stein.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Gradually whisk in warm chicken stock until no lumps remain; stir in andouille sausage, okra, and bay leaf.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Troy Burress was a 50-year-old sausage salesman from Ocala who was reported missing in July 1990.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Gelinas points out that the MTA pledges future bus fares to bond holders as a condition of borrowing money.
    Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Akaganeite gripped pollutants most strongly, but lepidocrocite had more chemically active sites that triggered faster bond breaking.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • By coupling the Cannes premiere with structured industry access, organizers hope to create visibility for participants while connecting Indonesian production capacity with international distribution channels.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Breaking the cycle curse The team created the HAT-TP polymer by coupling hexaazatrinaphtylene (HAT-CN) and hexaaminotriptycene (THA-NH₂) into a 3D framework.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Thereby enabling the Town Managers to correlate presents needs of new residency to Town Capital Improvement Projects upgrades.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The dates of the photos also seem to correlate with the timing of many reports of UFOs, the researchers said in a press release announcing the findings.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The flag, a symbol of the tribe’s long and hard-fought sovereignty, the ways its people have given to the Elk Grove community, and ties to land that date back, in Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen’s remarks, to time immemorial, launches the city’s commemoration of Native American Heritage Month.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Abe, who was assassinated in 2022, had signaled a willingness to meet Kim Jong Un without conditions to improve ties between their countries; several years later, then-leader Fumio Kishida also conveyed his intention to meet the North Korean leader.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The software, called VenApp, was originally launched by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in 2022 as a hybrid application, integrating a messaging service with a helpline for people to report issues with utility services, such as power outages and water disruptions.
    Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Pisen's smart power solutions are designed to integrate into this dynamic urban fabric, where every minute holds value and no moment should be cut short by a dead battery.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Link.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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