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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
Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Some research also links language study to gains in areas such as problem-solving and memory.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Writer Judith Dancoff links her hyperthyroidism and long-term reproductive issues from a pituitary gland tumor to childhood radiation exposure during a summer spent at the Oak Ridge uranium enrichment site in Tennessee where her father worked as a student of Oppenheimer.
—Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Claire Randall falls through the stones at Inverness and, after escaping the clutches of series-best villain Black Jack Randall, links up with those Highlanders and spends time at Castle Leoch and Lallybroch.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
The result is a structured plan that links every action to a specific location.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Bogle links the predominance of servants on-screen in the 1930s to the Great Depression.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Connecticut links its corporate tax system to the federal code, as do several other states.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The reality of the military situation suggests that the Donbas will be ceded to Moscow, as will the coastal strip in the south that links Crimea to Russia.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
All through the years in between, his willful yet easy-looking dominance carried his game to new heights of public enthusiasm, the sight of a charming, unmatchable demigod inspiring millions of ordinary Americans to hit the links.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Yet research links world-language study to stronger literacy and language development, as well as higher achievement in some other academic areas.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Political analyst Thomas Traumann, who has written books about Brazil’s political divisions, attributed de Moraes’ decision to grant Bolsonaro house imprisonment to political pressure over his links to the Banco Master scandal.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 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.
—Olivia Marcus, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Leaders of the group have always denied any links to the cartel.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Shipping volumes in the Red Sea plummeted, with traffic through the Suez Canal, which links it to the Mediterranean Sea down 70% by mid-2024, according to a yearly review by United Nations Trade and Development.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Some research also links language study to gains in areas such as problem-solving and memory.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Writer Judith Dancoff links her hyperthyroidism and long-term reproductive issues from a pituitary gland tumor to childhood radiation exposure during a summer spent at the Oak Ridge uranium enrichment site in Tennessee where her father worked as a student of Oppenheimer.
—Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Claire Randall falls through the stones at Inverness and, after escaping the clutches of series-best villain Black Jack Randall, links up with those Highlanders and spends time at Castle Leoch and Lallybroch.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
The result is a structured plan that links every action to a specific location.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Bogle links the predominance of servants on-screen in the 1930s to the Great Depression.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Connecticut links its corporate tax system to the federal code, as do several other states.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The reality of the military situation suggests that the Donbas will be ceded to Moscow, as will the coastal strip in the south that links Crimea to Russia.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
The messages often use alarming language and may include links or QR codes that lead to fake websites made to resemble IRS login pages.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
All through the years in between, his willful yet easy-looking dominance carried his game to new heights of public enthusiasm, the sight of a charming, unmatchable demigod inspiring millions of ordinary Americans to hit the links.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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, 28 Mar. 2026
Yet research links world-language study to stronger literacy and language development, as well as higher achievement in some other academic areas.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Political analyst Thomas Traumann, who has written books about Brazil’s political divisions, attributed de Moraes’ decision to grant Bolsonaro house imprisonment to political pressure over his links to the Banco Master scandal.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 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.
—Olivia Marcus, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2026
Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Leaders of the group have always denied any links to the cartel.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for links
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The Northeast Passage connects Europe and Asia along the northern shores of Russia.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Its features include a 1,200-square-foot cabana, which connects to the mansion via a private underground tunnel, and a 150-foot dock extending from the lawn.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 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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There’s The Huddle’s Airstream trailer, serving frozen margaritas, local beers, and barbacoa tacos and sausages.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Adebayo ate a brunch-like pregame meal on Tuesday that included chia seed pudding, French toast and turkey sausages.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The law authorized about $1 billion in state bonds, distributed to districts based on enrollment.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yields have climbed as investors sell bonds and adjust expectations for potential inflation, and the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Jeffery’s lab studies the ageing retina, in which functional decline correlates with mitochondrial deterioration.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Which correlates to a decline in the number of students concentrating and majoring in Black Studies.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the May 5 Democratic primary election, which pits a progressive newcomer and a longtime political gadfly against an incumbent with strong ties to Indy Democrats, could act as a proxy for voters' feelings about the party establishment.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sean McGinley’s sound design ties it all together with atmospheric cues that bridge the eras as do Jamie Godwin’s colorfully gorgeous projection designs.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Leon, however, it's recommended to play in the third person, which couples nicely with the action-thriller vibe of that storyline.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 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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“Links.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/links. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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