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
The grid distribution systems, which transport power from transmission systems to customers, have become increasingly vulnerable, according to the GAO, partly because of the growing capabilities of technologies that enable remote access and linkages to business networks.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
For instance, China, Japan, and South Korea might try to collectively shield themselves from the effects of U.S. tariffs by intensifying their mutual trade linkages.
—Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
While there appears to be some linkage, further study is needed.18
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—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The shiny metal enjoys an enduring attraction for investors because of, well, its historical linkage to wealth.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
For instance, China, Japan, and South Korea might try to collectively shield themselves from the effects of U.S. tariffs by intensifying their mutual trade linkages.
—Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
While there appears to be some linkage, further study is needed.18
8.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The shiny metal enjoys an enduring attraction for investors because of, well, its historical linkage to wealth.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for linkage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkage
Noun
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Other than his ex-girlfriend’s pregnancy announcement, Gobert kept their relationship private.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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But the once sure-footed dynamic has given way to some second guessing their relationship with the American exclave, even for family.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Cambridge historian Robert Tombs wrote that if a nation is a people with a sense of kinship, a political identity, and representative institutions, then England may be able to claim to be the oldest nation on Earth.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 May 2025
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That striking setting is first seen at dusk in a sequence whose fusion of poetry, tradition, kinship and omen sets the mood for what follows, as does the plangent lyricism of the (uncredited) score’s oud.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Three other conspirators, Eddie Ashley, Shane Hoskins and Andre Butts, were previously arrested and reached plea deals in connection with the scheme.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Sutherland, of Colonie, New York, was arrested on Jan. 27 in connection to the plot, said U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Expand your personal network by joining trade associations, online communities and forums, or local organizations such as chambers of commerce or volunteer opportunities.—
Todd Villeneuve,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Most Americans still live in places with fluoridated water, but if your child’s water supply is not fluoridated, professional associations of dentists and pediatricians recommend talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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There’s already a strong correlation between international films that were previous PCA winners at Toronto and Academy Awards’ international film nominations and winners, Lee noted.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Several years later, Mischel noticed a strong correlation between the success of some of those kids later in life (better grades, higher self-confidence) and their ability to delay gratification in nursery school.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linkage. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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