as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies
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Recent Examples of linkage
It’s defined as all cases linked to a common source through an epidemic linkage.
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite that linkage, the design took decades to come to fruition as BMW worked through variations of its X portfolio body and grille designs.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The broader linkages to both the local and national economy are underappreciated.
—Bjorn Markeson, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
For now, too, the tape has encouragingly loosened its linkage to crypto prices, which remain close to recent lows even as the equity indexes have largely reclaimed their losses.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite that linkage, the design took decades to come to fruition as BMW worked through variations of its X portfolio body and grille designs.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The broader linkages to both the local and national economy are underappreciated.
—Bjorn Markeson, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
For now, too, the tape has encouragingly loosened its linkage to crypto prices, which remain close to recent lows even as the equity indexes have largely reclaimed their losses.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkage
Noun
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The analysis, which included 55 studies encompassing more than a half-million people, found that those who had a spiritual belief or religious practice were less likely to have a harmful relationship with alcohol, drugs or cigarettes.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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That depth of relationship is bearing fruit commercially and creatively.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Though both drivers hail from Las Vegas, Nevada, the 40-year-old Busch felt little kinship in taking issue with the aggressive style of Gragson, who is 13 years younger.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the Joffrey has dug up a range of works showcasing mid-20th century innovation and the porous kinship between ballet and modern dance during that time.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection to Epstein and denies any knowledge of Epstein's crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy an evening of fun and connection as part of Developmental Disability Awareness Month.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sayre said her neighborhood association effectively has been providing mutual aid to the most vulnerable in their community.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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About 400 people initially signed the statement, representing a range of Christian denominations, leaders of Black, Asian and Latino churches and associations and Christian universities and institutions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Not surprisingly, as Tuccille pointed out, statistics from other sources reveal a correlation between government intervention and high costs.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Advocates raised awareness on the importance of conserving Indiana’s wetlands and grasslands and its correlation with the bird population.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linkage. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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