LINKED Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

linked 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of linked

as in related

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2 of 2

verb

past tense of link

as in connected

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole she linked the flowers together to form a long chain

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as in associated

to think of (something) in combination since childhood I have always linked trips to the beach with the discomforts of sunburn and sand in my clothes

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Recent Examples of linked

Adjective

Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50. — Brent Simon, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024

Verb

Floors seven through nine serve as the primary corporate workspace, linked by a central staircase designed to encourage movement and reduce reliance on elevators. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026 Multiple press reports over the past 24 hours have linked her departure to her leaking of internal documents at Fox News related to President Donald Trump‘s claims about alleged fraud in the 2020 election. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for linked

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Adjective

Jimmy Lee, founder of Wealth Consulting Group, thinks a Fed rate hike is unlikely and believes an inflection point in the housing market and related stocks is nearing.

— Frank Holland, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Holmes County, where Christian Aid Ministries is based, is the hub of one of the nation's largest Amish settlements and also has significant Mennonite and related church populations.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of related

Verb

Boise State led by 10 points late in the second quarter, and the teams were tied until midway through the fourth quarter when quarterback Dante Moore connected with receiver Dakorien Moore for a 62-yard touchdown.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Police told the station that the gunfire may be connected to an argument that occurred at Lavou Lounge, a bar located near the Sam's Club.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of connected

Verb

The company also unveiled equipment associated with silicon-carbide semiconductor production.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Most importantly, infrastructure should be viewed as a long-term investment in the community rather than simply another cost associated with development.

— Javier Campaña Minchong, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of associated

Verb

In the aforementioned Pew study, women were much more likely to cite difficulty finding people who meet their expectations or people looking for the same kind of relationship when asked why they weren’t coupled up.

— Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
She was specifically frustrated with Sol claiming Bryce pulled Kayda for a chat four or five times in the villa, despite being coupled up with Trinity.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of coupled

Verb

Turn 5 comes just before the underpass, a heavy braking zone that’s been identified as a possible overtaking spot, and Turn 6 is underneath the highway, marking the start of Subida de las Cárcavas.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
To sleep, no more Two scientists who identified the role that a key neuropeptide plays in the uncontrollable sleepiness of narcolepsy were one of three recipients of the prestigious Lasker Awards, announced Thursday.

— O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of identified

Verb

Following a short loan at second-tier side Annecy, the young defender was quickly integrated into the first team.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Airport-style security screening was neatly integrated into the low-slung bustle on the north side of the tower.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

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