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as in connects
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 associates
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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as in sausages
a rod-shaped portion of seasoned ground meat in a casing
I like to put maple syrup on my breakfast links
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as in bonds
a uniting or binding force or influence
those old love letters were her only remaining link with her late grandparents
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Recent Examples of links
ABC News, 7 June 2026
The initial route links the Beltline Southwest Trail with MARTA Rail.
—Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Outside, a storybook walkway covered in wisteria links the main residence to the barn.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Entanglement, a quantum property that links particles to one another, seems to serve as space’s connective tissue.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
Research links social connection to better mental health, lower stress, and healthier aging overall.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Affiliate Network, his most recent endeavor, is best described as a social media middleman that links businesses with online content creators who make ads for them.
—New York Times, 1 June 2026
Spanish, especially Argentine, term for a classic playmaker who links midfield and attack.
—Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
The route links family-run lodges, remote hamlets, and small wilderness resorts, and the rides are timed to take advantage of the long summer light.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The outbreak that the FDA links to all the above moringa except MOGO has sickened at least 119 people, 32 of whom have been hospitalized, in 36 states.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
And that net of community health workers who serve as links between families and this lifesaving treatment is fraying.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 June 2026
Automatic discovery of agents, models, tool connections and agent-to-agent links is essential.
—Abhijeet Mukkawar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Rates at each course start at around $25 or $30 per round, so there’s no reason not to spend a couple days on the links.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
But the show’s relationship to the novels is a refreshingly flexible one, as are its links to the 1994 Neil Jordan film.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Verb
Starting in Washington state in 2013, the Buy Nothing Project maintains an app and social media presence that links people giving things away with people nearby who want them — a worldwide network of gift economies, as described on its Facebook page.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
The initial route links the Beltline Southwest Trail with MARTA Rail.
—Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Outside, a storybook walkway covered in wisteria links the main residence to the barn.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Entanglement, a quantum property that links particles to one another, seems to serve as space’s connective tissue.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
Research links social connection to better mental health, lower stress, and healthier aging overall.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Affiliate Network, his most recent endeavor, is best described as a social media middleman that links businesses with online content creators who make ads for them.
—New York Times, 1 June 2026
Spanish, especially Argentine, term for a classic playmaker who links midfield and attack.
—Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
The route links family-run lodges, remote hamlets, and small wilderness resorts, and the rides are timed to take advantage of the long summer light.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Noun
Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The outbreak that the FDA links to all the above moringa except MOGO has sickened at least 119 people, 32 of whom have been hospitalized, in 36 states.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
And that net of community health workers who serve as links between families and this lifesaving treatment is fraying.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 June 2026
Automatic discovery of agents, models, tool connections and agent-to-agent links is essential.
—Abhijeet Mukkawar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Rates at each course start at around $25 or $30 per round, so there’s no reason not to spend a couple days on the links.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
But the show’s relationship to the novels is a refreshingly flexible one, as are its links to the 1994 Neil Jordan film.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for links
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The critical oil and gas shipping lane connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, and leads to the open ocean.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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After the vehicle is parked, the robotic arm detects its position, connects the charging cable, and begins charging without requiring any manual input.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Inspectors found a cold-holding unit was not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below, including roughly 75 pounds of cheddar sausages at 79 degrees.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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The Chicago native, who has worked at The Wiener's Circle for 28 years, dishes out char-dogs, Polish sausages, freshly cut fries with cheddar sauce, and insults.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners — demanding that bonds of up to $15,000 be paid for visa processing in some, mainly African, countries and requiring years of personal history, including social media accounts, to be vetted.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The Eastport floating dock project, which costs $440,000, is being funded by a $350,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources State Waterway Improvement program, $65,000 in Annapolis bonds and $25,000 in capital reserves, city officials said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mounted on either side of the steering wheel, each Halo wheel correlates with functions that get brought up on the digital gauge cluster depending on how they are pushed, pulled, slid, or rotated.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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This copy number variation correlates directly with salivary amylase protein levels — more copies, more enzyme, more starch-digesting capacity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Twelve people were arrested on federal and state charges during the joint-enforcement operation, which authorities said dismantled a significant drug trafficking network with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, responsible for providing cocaine to the Norteños criminal street gang.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Working with durable synthetic materials and intricate knotting techniques, the Miami artist explored resilience, preservation and the ties that bind communities together, turning simple text into quiet moments of reflection.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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By deploying an aggressive, multifront strategy that couples strong law enforcement interdiction with a revolutionary model of public healthcare, Florida is proving to the nation that the war on fentanyl can be won.—
John Koufos,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Much less attention is paid to the It couples whose love stories dominated headlines at the turn of the 20th century, however.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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“Links.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/links. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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