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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
Brian Fung, CNN, 18 Mar. 2022
One Nation, a nonprofit affiliated with Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, transferred $85 million in 2020 to a linked super PAC, which in turn paid One Nation for rent, salaries and other costs.
—New York Times, 29 Jan. 2022
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Excess salt intake has long been linked to higher blood pressure, but now a new study has also tied it to quicker cognitive decline in certain groups.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Money transferred from a PayPal account to a linked debit or credit card will make the funds available in the card's local currency.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 18 Mar. 2022
One Nation, a nonprofit affiliated with Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, transferred $85 million in 2020 to a linked super PAC, which in turn paid One Nation for rent, salaries and other costs.
—New York Times, 29 Jan. 2022
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Past studies have shown the use of marijuana during pregnancy is linked to low birth weight, impulsivity, hyperactivity, attention difficulties, and other cognitive and behavioral issues in children, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Excess salt intake has long been linked to higher blood pressure, but now a new study has also tied it to quicker cognitive decline in certain groups.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linked
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The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nuclear power plants and related facilities in the region were intact and no abnormalities were detected.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nuclear power plants and related facilities in the region were all intact and no abnormalities were detected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Murakami connected for a two-run home run to right, which went 425 feet, in the fifth inning.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Near the end of this complex six-hundred-page book, Yamashita switches to a collective pronoun, suggesting that a common dream has connected her characters.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The cuts also include 53 non-teaching positions associated with schools that are closing in the 2026-27 school year, district spokesman John Sullivan said.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Morgan’s partner confirmed the Expedition had no markings or lights to indicate they were associated with law enforcement.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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On a different note, those of you who are married or coupled up may now find that your partner is suddenly able to bring more capital to the table, leaving you both quite happy with the news.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The show starts with 16 single contestants, where four are coupled up, and the rest are single.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Police have identified the woman, whose name was in Smith’s laptop.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Edmunds’ auto experts have identified the five best off-roading midsize trucks right now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Electrical engineers tied each rotor’s drive motor (only a few tens of kW draw) into the ship’s switchgear, with Norsepower control panels and sensors integrated on the bridge.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company has integrated dozens of SVOD offerings into its premium hub, which lets viewers use a single login and experience less friction with payments and management of subscriptions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some might protest that the inflation rate and bank lending rate are correlated, and therefore HAMI double-counts the effects of inflation.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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In one way, literally — the particular trait of openness can even be correlated, Gross says, to a longer life.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Linked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linked. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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