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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
  • Some of the largest proposals seeking chunks of Orange County’s lucrative bed tax got the final crack Wednesday at convincing a task force to advance their ideas, which combined would cost billions of dollars.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The hubs will combine air taxis, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing, charging, servicing, and last-mile connections.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of combine
Noun
  • In addition, some toothpaste makers like Colgate, Tom's of Maine, Arm & Hammer, and OxiClean have entered into collaborations with private recycling business TerraCycle to offer free take-back programs.
    — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ask who wants what, clarify the plan, and let collaboration stay light enough to breathe.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of collaboration
Verb
  • The restaurant’s creative dishes fuse local ingredients and Turkish flavors with a tapas-style ethos, meaning ordering a selection of small plates is the way to go—not ideal for solo travelers but more than worth a trip regardless.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
  • When heated inside a reactor, these atoms fuse together to release enormous amounts of energy.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fuse
Noun
  • The initiative began in 2016 as a way to honor and build awareness for African, African American and Caribbean cuisine with partnerships, culinary events and marketing campaigns intended to highlight small, local food and beverage businesses.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Italy has also pointed to Ceuta to push forward a controversial plan, forged in Italy's partnership with Albania, to move migrant screenings outside of the EU.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of partnership
Verb
  • Damianos also hailed the entry of French investment company Meridiam as a backer to the Great Seas Interconnector project, an electricity cable that will connect Europe’s power grid with that of Cyprus and eventually Israel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • One of those shell casings was entered into the ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), which compares shell casings and other evidence and connects them to shootings involving the same firearm.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of connect
Noun
  • The construction of new schools while the district was cutting staff to balance a multi-million-dollar budget deficit was one point of contention between DUSD and the city's teachers' association, which went on strike in March.
    — Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The association, with membership in faculties at most universities, will work to identify students who could benefit from monetary help to finish their degrees, Farmer said.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • The question that could cut through all of this is whether UEFA follows through with its threat of a boycott and non-cooperation, both of which could make FIFA ungovernable for Infantino.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Its successes have drawn international interest and drone cooperation agreements with nine countries, with further deals being negotiated with 15 other countries, according to Kyiv officials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooperation
Noun
  • Carranza said a decade-long relationship ended in an international tragedy.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Bret’s voice-over explains his relationship with Debbie was part of his public persona, while his relationship with Matt was a secret.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of relationship

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