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Definition of linksnext
present tense third-person singular of link

links

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noun

plural of link

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Recent Examples of links
Verb
Kinder Morgan operates a dominant, interconnected web of steel pipelines that links oversupplied shale basins directly to major demand centers and Gulf Coast export complexes. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 That links the card to their identity and the spending limits their employer has set. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 In the future, Sceye’s platform might act as a stratospheric relay station that links communications satellites in low-Earth orbit with ground infrastructure. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 News, the Vanderbilt Library resource page (which links to Nexis and all the journals), ESPN. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026 The report also links greater AI adoption with both higher throughput and elevated instability. — Jay Singh, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Rather than relying solely on batch-level records, the system links inspection results to each pebble, providing more detailed information about the fuel elements entering tests. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 The nearly two-mile New Yalu River Bridge links the Chinese border city of Dandong with North Korea’s Sinuiju. — Gage Goulding, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 Another relative of Lady Eda’s, Tim Wright, also links the brooch to her. — Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
Crime went up early in his term, and although a Times analysis cast serious doubt on links between the spike and the district attorney’s policies, Gascón’s name became shorthand for labeling a politician as soft on crime. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Check your email for confirmation links or follow-up instructions. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Defending champion Sei Young Kim, who ended a five-year victory drought in 2025 with a win on the Pine Beach links, had an opening 72. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Maintaining command-and-control links matters when troops rely on aerial sensors to gather information beyond their immediate positions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 China still accounts for about 95% of North Korea’s total official trade, and the South Korean government has reported 17 rail and vehicle links connecting China and North Korea, according to the AP. — Gage Goulding, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 The survey also found links between binge eating and frequent social media use (checking platforms at least hourly), poor mental health, and suicidality. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026 Around 12,000 people with Trinidad and Tobago origins live in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, while direct air links support business travel, tourism and family connections. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 Scientists are starting to uncover the links between being a night owl and some neuropsychiatric conditions. — Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for links
Verb
  • Cooking itself has become another way Jessie James Decker connects with her children.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • For her, the meticulous care behind every bottle of extra virgin olive oil ultimately connects back to a larger philosophy about beauty and health.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Innova also associates afternoon snacking specifically with satisfaction, while other dayparts lean toward refreshment or indulgence.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Shiji associates Sun Tzu with Wu’s campaigns against its powerful rival Chu, including the campaign that culminated in the capture of the Chu capital, Ying, in 506 bce.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Food and drink After a week of Portuguese fish, pork, sausages, and potatoes, I was thrilled to discover that Octant Praia Verde offered lighter salads, healthy juices, and vegetarian dishes in addition to traditional Portuguese fare.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Nestle sausages into lentil mixture and add any juices pooled on plate.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This return meant there was nothing new for Vicki to engage with, no new bonds to forge, no new stories to find.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The stadium and a new training facility in Olathe will be funded through the state’s bonding program called sales tax and revenue (STAR) bonds, which stretch across a two-county district.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Antinous attempts to shrug off the token’s return, but seemingly recognizes it, and realizes in full that Odysseus has returned for revenge when the man strings his bow.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • From Key Largo to Key West, the Overseas Highway strings the islands together like beads, running past lighthouses, underwater coral reef parks, and across the postcard-worthy Seven Mile Bridge.
    — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Kwan’s push to expand the family office’s geographical footprint correlates with global wealth flows, as HNWIs worldwide look to diversify their assets across different geographies.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But here in Texas, patio weather also correlates with football season, pumpkins and cider.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But North Korea’s deepening military ties with Russia since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine have led analysts to question whether Pyongyang is becoming less reliant on Beijing.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said in a social media post that the soldiers were only recently allowed to use plastic restraint ties and only in areas around train stations, not throughout the city.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Via Plinio, 32 Luca Marcellin’s 26-seat cocktail bar couples the conviviality of a neighborhood place with the intrigue of a speakeasy.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Eliminating the burn zone WJGL technology is a precision manufacturing method that couples a high-power laser inside a microscopic, 50-micrometer stream of high-pressure water surrounded by protective shielding gas.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Links.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/links. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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