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
But the lie is in linking environmental deregulation and sluggish economic growth, a linkage proven wrong in recent decades, especially in Connecticut.
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Dr. Mark A. Boyer, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
The linkage used in this part of the door handle/latch connection hasn’t changed much since the 1970s.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
My notes are littered with linkages, some obvious and intentional and some bordering on deranged, all based around still more Oklahoma references.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Preparing for Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status calls for greater investment in backward linkages and local value chains to reduce dependency and meet trade rule thresholds.
—Mohiuddin Rubel, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Dr. Mark A. Boyer, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
The linkage used in this part of the door handle/latch connection hasn’t changed much since the 1970s.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
My notes are littered with linkages, some obvious and intentional and some bordering on deranged, all based around still more Oklahoma references.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Preparing for Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status calls for greater investment in backward linkages and local value chains to reduce dependency and meet trade rule thresholds.
—Mohiuddin Rubel, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkage
Noun
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There’s even some information on various versions of the Thunderbolts and their awkward relationships with the main team.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was killed while speaking about mass shootings perpetrated by transgender people, and over the weekend, it was revealed that Robinson is in a domestic relationship with a transgender partner, further fueling speculations over the shooter’s motive.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At first glance, Walden’s paintings of craftsmanship, collage, and kinship evoke the work of the filmmaker Barbara Hammer.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Writers watching felt some kinship.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In recent months, tariffs modestly contributed to the uptick in overall inflation, analysts previously told ABC News, but overall price increases owed largely to a rise in housing and food products with little connection to Trump’s levies.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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For industries that involve high-consideration, expensive purchases like buying a car, finding the right balance between automation and human connection is critical.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Attention-grabbing highlights of the first season included Land Shark, commercial parodies like Bass-O-Matic and host Richard Pryor’s word association with Chase.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Martinez argued that the state Head Start associations, which filed the lawsuit, required a more sweeping injunction.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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There isn’t a great correlation between the players’ ranking today and their draft slot.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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This bookend is a recent cornerstone when seeking a correlation between TSI and earth’s temperature.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linkage. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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