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verb

Definition of link (up)next
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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linkup

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noun

ˈliŋ-ˌkəp How to pronounce linkup (audio)
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)
Noun
The company is currently targeting 2027 for launch of the Otter, which is designed to capture and service satellites, even those not modified to enable such off-Earth linkups. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Other times, though, the linkup feels just right. — Will Porter, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025 Lopez and Perry's mashup linkup has earned praise from fans online, who applauded the 4 Non Blondes singer's epic cameo. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025 The Bieber-Sheeran linkup would’ve lined up with the times the two worked together in the past. — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for link (up)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for link (up)
  1. combine
  2. collaboration
  3. fuse
  4. partnership
  5. connect
  6. association
  7. cooperation
  8. relationship
Verb
  • His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The companies say the collaboration combines MinTech’s diagnostics capabilities with ELECTRA’s analytics and risk-prediction technology.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of combine
Noun
  • At the start of the year, Iceland Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir said that deeper dialogue and collaboration with the EU would be a key factor in shoring up the country's interests.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The publisher will also distribute the audiobook to 100,000 teachers affiliated with Book Clubs in collaboration with Audible and Pottermore.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of collaboration
Verb
  • Sintering uses heat and pressure to fuse loose grains into a solid mass.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • And in the nineteenth century, religious revivals, the labor movement, African American communities, and other popular movements organized circles that fused reading with collective action.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of fuse
Noun
  • Utah officials view the partnership as another part of the state’s broader effort to increase energy production.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Golden Globes, Artemis Rising Foundation and Think-Film Impact Production first partnered to launch a documentary prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and then expanded the partnership to Venice last year.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of partnership
Verb
  • Purcell played just three quarters for Maine South (1-1), connecting on his first 11 passes.
    — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Goodyear blimps flying high Part of the Goodyear Forward strategy is to increase focus on marketing and advertising to connect with customers to reinforce the brand.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of connect
Noun
  • However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Disputes over Israel, antisemitism and El-Sayed’s association with controversial online commentator Hasan Piker have complicated the party’s effort to turn its attention to Republican Mike Rogers.
    — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • Responding to journalists' questions, Macron urged the United States not to hoard cutting-edge AI technologies for itself and stressed that countries must engage in global cooperation on AI regulation.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The practice expands Canyon County’s long-running cooperation with federal immigration agents, including controversial jail holds and a 2025 racetrack raid that prompted racial profiling lawsuits from Latino families.
    — Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooperation
Noun
  • The algorithm first fixes both cameras on a 3D point and determines the geometric relationship between the resulting images.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Bret decides to visit Matt’s father, who is surprisingly wistful about his missing son and their fractured relationship.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Link (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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