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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
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Making matters worse, Ukrainian drones this week repeatedly hit the Chonhar Bridge, which links mainland Ukraine and Crimea over a shallow strait.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
His attorney says the defendant climbed the Temescal Canyon hillside only to watch New Year’s fireworks, immediately called 911, and that no physical evidence links him to starting the fire.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
For the specific comment referenced, the police report includes the commenter’s Instagram username, which links to an account with five followers and zero posts.
—Miami Herald, 9 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
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
The spangram links two opposite sides of the board.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Making matters worse, Ukrainian drones this week repeatedly hit the Chonhar Bridge, which links mainland Ukraine and Crimea over a shallow strait.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
His attorney says the defendant climbed the Temescal Canyon hillside only to watch New Year’s fireworks, immediately called 911, and that no physical evidence links him to starting the fire.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
For the specific comment referenced, the police report includes the commenter’s Instagram username, which links to an account with five followers and zero posts.
—Miami Herald, 9 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
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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Consider that between the 1830s and 1850s, hundreds of thousands of German immigrants settled in places like New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Missouri, bringing with them a taste for dark sourdough breads, lager beer, sausages, and a delicatessen tradition.—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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These sizable, fluffy buns will elevate your hot dog game and are a good option for serving bigger pieces of meat like brats and sausages.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Previous disclosures showed that his investment accounts mainly bought and sold municipal and corporate bonds at a much slower pace.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In the eighteen-seventies, as now, most people who bought stocks and bonds were well off.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 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
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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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The judge additionally said that Sarsour's deep ties to the community and his health concerns were also considered in ruling in favor of his release.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Payton spoke unapologetically from the witness stand about his gang ties and his criminal history.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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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 20 Jun. 2026.
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