as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
carbon atoms link up to form a diamond crystal
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as in collaboration
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the linkup of the two art museums has proved beneficial to both institutions
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Recent Examples of link (up)
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The dynamic casting was announced after Palmer and SZA's memorable 2022 Saturday Night Live linkup as host and musical guest.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Parah’s wholesale model will rely on high-scale linkups with premium shopping destinations.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
At Netflix’s recent Asia Pacific film content showcase in Tokyo, Higuchi, as well as some of the creative team behind Bullet Train Explosion, spoke at length about the linkup with JR East and the amount of detail the production went into recreating the high level of verisimilitude in the film.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Noun
For anyone who may be surprised by this linkup, Mowry and Union have been friends for decades.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The dynamic casting was announced after Palmer and SZA's memorable 2022 Saturday Night Live linkup as host and musical guest.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Parah’s wholesale model will rely on high-scale linkups with premium shopping destinations.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
At Netflix’s recent Asia Pacific film content showcase in Tokyo, Higuchi, as well as some of the creative team behind Bullet Train Explosion, spoke at length about the linkup with JR East and the amount of detail the production went into recreating the high level of verisimilitude in the film.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for link (up)
Verb
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The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The country now surpasses the cocaine production of South American countries Peru and Bolivia combined.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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And the set, a collaboration between interior designer Madelynn Hudson and florist Rana Kim, will transport guests from TriBeCa to the verdant Highlands mountains.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The play builds on the decades-long collaboration between Shawn and Gregory, who first worked on Shawn’s play Our Late Night in 1975 and then went on to work on the films My Dinner with Andre, Vanya on 42nd Street and a filmed adaptation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Today, there is a stronger crossover between content creators and DJs, fusing together music, film and fashion, now, more than ever.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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So Xinjiang launched an ambitious initiative to fuse data from all available sources, including banks, railways, and phone companies, into a central database.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the final details were still being negotiated, the embassy said the partnership will focus on key technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, both Wright and Burgum insisted its part of a wider, collaborative energy partnership with Europe.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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CitizenShipper connects pet owners with drivers who specialize in transporting animals.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fourth episode depicts him as a negligent and emotionally abusive lover to Satan, further connecting him to the show’s previous portrayals of Saddam Hussein.—
Nick Marx,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Attention-grabbing highlights of the first season included Land Shark, commercial parodies like Bass-O-Matic and host Richard Pryor’s word association with Chase.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Martinez argued that the state Head Start associations, which filed the lawsuit, required a more sweeping injunction.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now, a few months later, there is another tribute — this bench at the Airport Overlook, paid for in part by victims’ families and with the cooperation of airport officials.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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During a meeting of BRICS Trade Ministers held in May, India pushed for smoother trade flows and called for stronger cooperation among BRICS members.—
Priyanka Salve,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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To this end, the Kansas City Election Board has mostly relied on existing relationships with schools, churches and libraries.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Centene and the Neidorffs’ contributions didn’t stop in 2019, nor did their business relationship with the state of California.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Link (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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