linking (up)

verb

present participle of link (up)
as in combining
to come together to form a single unit carbon atoms link up to form a diamond crystal

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  1. combining
  2. connecting
  3. fusing
Verb
  • Inside, Devarana offers a 60-minute traditional Thai oil massage followed by 30 minutes of singing bowl sound healing, combining halotherapy and chakra balancing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The three-part 40mm drivers deliver fantastic audio by combining highs, mids, and lows to create an immersive soundscape that keeps you engaged and attentive.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of combining
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  • The property offers limited connecting rooms, though any adjacent suites can work for families.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But between Miles 22 and 24, where the full-marathon course squeezes onto a narrow stretch of greenway connecting NoDa to uptown, Charlotte’s ambitions run into a physical barrier.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of connecting
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  • Jones, whose work culminated in the ’70s, was known for fusing commercial fetishism with fine art and was often criticized for his figurative objectification of women.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Atkins, Saunderson, and May are widely credited as the architects of Detroit techno, fusing elements of early Chicago house with the electronic music being made by groups like Kraftwerk and Yellow Magic Orchestra.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of fusing
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linking (up)
linking (with)
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“Linking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linking%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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