as in combining
to come together to form a single unit
carbon atoms link up to form a diamond crystal
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linking (up)
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With a dedication to combining the Renaissance with a modern aesthetic, his design ethos embodies fashion futurism, technology and cultural heritage.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Somali officials say operations will continue in coordination with international partners, combining ground offensives, intelligence gathering and reconstruction efforts in retaken towns.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Additional improvements include new landscaping, pedestrian and bike paths connecting E and H Streets to the existing Bayside Park, picnic tables, benches, shade structures and trees.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Linda Davis, 52, was in her fourth year teaching special education in Savannah’s public schools and had a gift for connecting with students, her colleagues and family said.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The director cleverly dishes out these double meanings from start to finish, fusing the parental experience with tons of gore, hysteria, visual gags and occasional jump scares.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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But the end goal is to use deuterium and helium-3, which Helion aims to produce by fusing the same deuterium atoms.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Linking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linking%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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