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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
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
The route links the campus to downtown stops near the Capitol.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Eurostar on Tuesday suspended its cross-Channel train services to and from London following a power supply problem in the tunnel that links Britain and France, a company spokesperson said, disrupting peak winter holiday rail travel.
—Reuters, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
The Interoceanic Train is managed by Mexico's Navy and links the nation's Pacific and Gulf coasts.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Vigor recommends cycling through Turia Garden, the former riverbed turned green ribbon that runs for several miles and links the historic center with the City of Arts and Sciences and, ultimately, the sea.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Managed by Mexico’s Navy, the Interoceanic Train links Mexico’s Pacific and Gulf coasts.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The North Node of Destiny links up with your sun sign on July 26th, heightening your sense of self and admiration from others.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 26 Dec. 2025
While most health experts agree that these foods are fine as a once-in-a-while treat, a growing body of evidence links regular consumption of UPFs to health risks and chronic conditions like obesity, heart disease, cancer and Type 2 diabetes.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Nov. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Keep your operating system up to date, and use strong antivirus software to block malicious links and fake websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 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.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Throughout its 195-year history, Woolrich has explored many different facets of its universe rooted in the celebrations of Americana, but Boglione believes there’s room for deepening those historical links while deemphasizing recent moves toward high-tech and performance gear.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Mental Health Concerns Research has shown links between mental health concerns and sugar consumption.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Boeing links pay to free cash flow but modified its plan for 2025 to include core earnings per share, alongside free cash flow and revenue as key metrics.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sunny skies by day often bring clear nightscapes after dark, so soak up the starry splendor on the Tucson Astro Trail, which links 12 area observatories and dark-sky parks.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
The route links the campus to downtown stops near the Capitol.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Eurostar on Tuesday suspended its cross-Channel train services to and from London following a power supply problem in the tunnel that links Britain and France, a company spokesperson said, disrupting peak winter holiday rail travel.
—Reuters, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
The Interoceanic Train is managed by Mexico's Navy and links the nation's Pacific and Gulf coasts.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Vigor recommends cycling through Turia Garden, the former riverbed turned green ribbon that runs for several miles and links the historic center with the City of Arts and Sciences and, ultimately, the sea.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Managed by Mexico’s Navy, the Interoceanic Train links Mexico’s Pacific and Gulf coasts.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The North Node of Destiny links up with your sun sign on July 26th, heightening your sense of self and admiration from others.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 26 Dec. 2025
While most health experts agree that these foods are fine as a once-in-a-while treat, a growing body of evidence links regular consumption of UPFs to health risks and chronic conditions like obesity, heart disease, cancer and Type 2 diabetes.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
Inside the material, two types of links hold the network together.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Keep your operating system up to date, and use strong antivirus software to block malicious links and fake websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 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.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
Throughout its 195-year history, Woolrich has explored many different facets of its universe rooted in the celebrations of Americana, but Boglione believes there’s room for deepening those historical links while deemphasizing recent moves toward high-tech and performance gear.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Mental Health Concerns Research has shown links between mental health concerns and sugar consumption.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Boeing links pay to free cash flow but modified its plan for 2025 to include core earnings per share, alongside free cash flow and revenue as key metrics.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for links
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The humanitarian aspect of Aquarius traits connects to research on moral foundations and prosociality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the Krafts are looking to expand their Pawtriots initiative, which connects dogs in shelters with their forever families.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Koobideh, always the popular kid of kebabs, is made at Berenjak in a style using lamb shoulder so finely ground that the meat resembles tiny, distinct sausages, rather than an unbroken shape formed in undulating patterns over the skewer.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Another four died next to cans of sausages, under a kitchen steam table that didn’t work.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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One of Fishback’s principal issues — government divestiture of Israeli bonds — is a dog-whistle to antisemites.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lower yields made cash and bonds less attractive places to park money.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Rapidly increasing truancy, especially among middle schoolers, correlates with the rise in juvenile crime.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Hecht, whose many Broadway credits include Eureka Day, Summer 1976 and The Price, will play Colleen, a role that correlates somewhat to the film’s Sylvia, played by Penelope Allen.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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Unlike the ancient alchemists’ guilds or modern elites, science is not secret, nor gated by family descent or social ties.—
Micah Altman,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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European leaders contemplate future of US ties Europe’s leaders huddled Thursday to recalibrate the future of their relationship with the US after a week of diplomatic tumult.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The seven Harry Potter books are canon; fan fiction that couples Hermione and Malfoy is not.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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The first, is to use large-scale solar energy as in the form of agrivoltaics that couples large scale solar farms with an increase in agricultural products.—
Joshua Pearce,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Top Destinations and Routes for Business Travel The report identifies the most traveled to cities and routes in 2025, featuring a detailed overview of activity across each major travel category.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Artificial intelligence then identifies material types and contamination levels in real time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Links.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/links. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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