linked 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of linkednext
as in related

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linked

2 of 2

verb

past tense of link
1
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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2
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
He is currently being linked to Indiana, Arkansas and Kentucky. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 Authorities in both Ceuta and Madrid linked it to a recent decision by Spain’s Supreme Court that ruled migrants arriving by sea could not be summarily deported, unlike those who cross by land or climb the border fence. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for linked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linked
  1. related
  2. connected
  3. associated
  4. coupled
  5. identified
  6. integrated
  7. correlated
Adjective
  • That determination would, in turn, have implications for related rights to sovereign territory and natural resources.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • According to Robert Schueller, director of public relations for Melissa’s Produce, the company has been selling Hatch chiles and related products for over 20 years.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of related
Verb
  • The outlet said the 2025 order was connected to a petition by Davis-Mack for protection from domestic violence, per Howard County court records.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Two other men connected to the historically Black fraternity were also arrested in the case.
    — David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
Definition of connected
Verb
  • And the private grading plan associated with the project, which provided engineering details for the development of private property, was completely voided, citing issues with code compliance.
    — Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • Even global travel for people is becoming increasingly strict and usually associated with extra costs for visas or other new immigration requirements.
    — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
Definition of associated
Verb
  • First, a dual-layer receiver comprising a perovskite laser cell coupled to a thermoelectric generator was designed.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • If your tests need updating every time a developer touches the UI, they're coupled to the wrong abstraction.
    — Asad Khan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of coupled
Verb
  • Police have not released a possible motive for the shooting or identified the two victims.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • However, the Israeli official earlier Thursday, who declined to be identified, said Israel had rejected a proposal.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
Definition of identified
Verb
  • The Navy integrated the 16-foot USV into Baltic Sea exercises last June.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The concept was launched earlier this year in partnership with Eleven Lakes Brewing and was integrated into an existing taproom at the Lake Norman-area brewery, according to a news release.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Definition of integrated
Verb
  • Program uptake correlated with declines in hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses.
    — Ashwini Sehgal, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
  • Portfolios that looked diversified by asset count turned out to be diversified in name only, because everything in them was correlated to the same macro story the moment the floor moved.
    — Andrew Sukhin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of correlated

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“Linked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linked. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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