LINK (UP) Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

link (up) 1 of 2

verb

Definition of link (up)

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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noun

ˈliŋ-ˌkəp

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)

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Verb

Many legal instruments combine the constituting of governments with the assigning of territory and the proclaiming of laws.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Neither offense has looked great, as the teams have combined for only 250 yards.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of combine

Noun

That’s where the constant collaboration with Daniel was critical.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Lockheed Martin said the collaboration will combine its work in quantum sensing and additive manufacturing with IBM’s capabilities in quantum computing and AI.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of collaboration

Verb

Activists fused mourning and militance, fighting against indifference to the lives of gay men and, later, people of color and intravenous drug users.

— Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Hong, favoring a backward-facing view of the mayhem, shoots in lengthy takes that swerve and snake with rough-and-tumble precision; the energies of car and camera seem to fuse into one.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of fuse

Noun

The Athletic reported in May that it was estimated the Betway partnership would be worth in excess of £18m, among the highest of its kind in football in terms of a single partner.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
This marks the continuation of the long-standing partnership, which is continually evolving in line with the changing requirements of the maritime environment, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of partnership

Verb

That gave Michigan one more shot, and Underwood made this one count, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a game-winning 47-yard touchdown to avert disaster in Kyle Whittingham’s debut as Wolverines coach.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The next step will connect microscopic damage with the properties that matter most for fusion magnets.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of connect

Noun

Carter arranged for a pickup and distributed the clothing through the tenant association office.

— Anne Kadet, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2026
If a document contains personal information that has no reason to appear publicly, ask whether the association can remove it, redact the information or restrict access.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

At the separate meetings with Hun Sen and Hun Manet, Min Aung Hlaing emphasized that Myanmar was working to strengthen cooperation within ASEAN, MRTV said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
At the forefront are Iran-India relations, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to highlight trade, connectivity, energy cooperation and regional developments.

— Kyra Colah, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

On paper, Daphne and Eddie’s relationship was brief and lacked the connective tissue (DNA, legal documents) that might otherwise legitimize it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere — yes, at goddamn Hamburger Hamlet — another couple is negotiating the terms of their relationship.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

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