as in combining
to come together to form a single unit
carbon atoms link up to form a diamond crystal
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The answer against Florida and Missouri was McConkey, who had his two best games of the year, combining for 13 catches and 230 yards.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Contributions from dancer Elena Toupalidou, poet Lily Ashley, chef Dalad Kambhu and others distilled the brand’s archive into eight life chapters, combining creativity, perception and craft.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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In 1972, a young student is profoundly changed by the simple act of observing and connecting with a geranium.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Upon connecting with the link and entering the code, the recipient is presented with a drag-and-drop target for sharing files with the requester.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Swift turns Taylor's legacy into a sparkling pop bop, fusing old-Hollywood glamour with a modern-day love letter — almost certainly to her fiancé Travis Kelce, USA TODAY's review says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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His album, titled El Rey de Habana, signifies his shift away from what’s typically recognized as reparto, fusing R&B, Brazilian funk, Jersey club, Afrobeats, and reggaeton.—
Ana González Vilá,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Linking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linking%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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