LINK (UP) Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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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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Filtering transfer fees by age or position is not uncommon, but combining the two and then presenting it as a record feels a bit of a stretch.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Though males are wingless and females can fly short distances, that reproductive efficiency — combined with its tiny size and penchant for hiding in wood — has supercharged a rapid spread across South Africa.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 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

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The partnership arrives as families across Georgia are beginning another school year -- the perfect time for a little reinvention.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a strategic partnership agreement just over two years ago.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 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

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