LINKING Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

linking 1 of 2

noun

as in merging

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one the linking of state roads and highways into one interstate highway system

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linking

2 of 2

verb

present participle of link

as in connecting

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 associating

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 linking

Noun

PlannerPlus adds real-time account linking, state and federal tax projections, Roth conversion modeling, Medicare planning and access to 250-plus customizable inputs. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Schema markup, clean heading hierarchy, FAQ blocks, definitional opening sentences and clear internal linking are the difference between getting cited and getting skipped. — Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 This deal saves you 31% on a pocket-sized audio powerhouse packing an IP67 waterproof rating, 12 hours of active playtime, and advanced PartyBoost multi-speaker linking. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 The long necklace, from around 1910, has seed pearl linking, which is accented at intervals by scroll and floral spacers. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 Starmer’s comments risk angering many within his party, who will take issue with his linking of antisemitism with pro-Palestinian activism. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026 Because the face acts as a permanent linking key, this level of identity theft is difficult to reverse. — Jonathan S. Weissman, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026 With this approach, strategy moves beyond publication and into refining headlines, improving internal linking, and updating underperforming pages to boost engagement. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 As playful as the movie is, its central tale of persecution and resistance plays not like an allegory but like a communion, a linking of the times—the inspiration of conscience by the revelation of past heroism, political and artistic. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026

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With science linking more health benefits to caffeine, from better heart health and a lower risk of dementia, this pathway might just be the key force behind it. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 21 Sep. 2026 However, linking many of them together, into a single farm, can change how waves move through the array. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026 The narrow strait linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden is one of the world’s busiest maritime shipping routes, accounting for about 7% of the global petroleum trade. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026 Research on bilingualism has found differences in both the brain’s gray matter, which contains neurons and their connections, and white matter, which consists largely of nerve fibers linking different parts of the brain. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 In fact, Lizzie was already in jail awaiting trial at the time of Manchester’s murder, and there is no evidence linking her to the crime. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 At trial, prosecutors also planned to introduce cellphone data and video footage of a white sedan in the King Road neighborhood linking Kohberger to the area around the time of the murders. — Kevin Fixler september 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026 Most of the nation's cargo is transported by diesel trucks, directly linking fuel costs to the price of goods. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Over time, Buddhism introduced ideas of reincarnation and karmic retribution, linking a person’s fate after death to their actions in life. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for linking

Noun

Founded in 2013, Off-White pioneered the merging of the worlds of streetwear and luxury that drove much of fashion in the mid-2010s.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

Yes; connecting rooms are available, while larger apartments have kitchens and work particularly well for families wanting more space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Architect Giuseppe Mengoni completed the landmark in 1877, though its soaring iron-and-glass cruciform vault had already begun connecting the Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala a decade earlier.

— Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of connecting

Verb

The web now contains one more independent page associating that company with a particular problem, category or use case.

— Mat Golubovic, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
For creators, attending a Grand Slam can signal something to their audiences beyond an interest in tennis; for brands, the appeal lies partly in associating themselves with that cachet.

— Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of associating

Noun

Following the unification of Italy in the 19th century, these traditions increasingly came to be understood collectively as Italian cuisine, although regional differences remain a defining feature of the country’s cuisine.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
Each entry will be assessed for audience impact, civic vision, unification, originality, and delivery, as outlined in rubric below.

— USA Today, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of unification

Verb

The plan also includes integrating the city's industry development with some academic sectors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
The arrangement is intended to reorient Ottawa from Washington toward Brussels by integrating manufacturing, technology, security and energy.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

Charges say the video shows Buckney renting a shooting lane at the gun shop under his name and correlating with a customer account number.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
What does Open Command do and not do in terms of correlating with pitcher quality statistics?

— Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of correlating

Noun

With the advent of AI and amid corporate mergers and production woes, cinema is at a tipping point, but this assembly of panelists is optimistic.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
The third such report from the powerful Board of Supervisors last week is very similar to language in a Paramount statement of September 8 detailing harsh consequences if the merger falters.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of merger

Verb

The authors of the Nature Energy paper found a way around that obstacle by coupling two ultra-thin nickel-titanium films.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
By coupling authentic conversations with a practical commitment to structural fairness, leaders can effectively stabilize engagement and sustain performance.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026