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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
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 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
Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.
—Sabrina Romanoff, CNBC, 5 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
The full list of winners, and links to the App Store listings, are here.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Pollock agreed to the terms, and Penland left the meeting excited by the possibility of forging greater links between Hollywood and the evangelical community.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The researchers also demonstrated three-dimensional logic circuits and static random-access memory cells by connecting the layers with vertical metal links.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Each panel individually lacks the power required for robust satellite backhaul links.
—New Atlas, 30 May 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
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, 6 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
Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.
—Sabrina Romanoff, CNBC, 5 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
The full list of winners, and links to the App Store listings, are here.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Pollock agreed to the terms, and Penland left the meeting excited by the possibility of forging greater links between Hollywood and the evangelical community.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The researchers also demonstrated three-dimensional logic circuits and static random-access memory cells by connecting the layers with vertical metal links.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Each panel individually lacks the power required for robust satellite backhaul links.
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for links
Verb
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In a conventional arrangement, the strut body is mounted to the chassis while the shaft connects to the wheel assembly.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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The bridge connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and will provide a third border crossing option at the Detroit River.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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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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Other food options across the concourse will include items like dumplings, pizza and sausages.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Add apples and garlic; cook and stir until sausages are browned and apples are softened, 2 to 3 minutes more.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
Noun
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MYGAs are a way to earn an interest rate similar that of intermediate-term bonds without the risk that the principal value will decline if interest rates rise.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Yields on shorter-term bonds such as the two- and five-year Treasuries, however, held on to most of their gains through the afternoon.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
1 June 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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This correlates with warmer soils to enhance germination and the absence of frost, which can kill seedlings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Webster and other criminologists note that the reduced flow of ghost guns correlates with a sharply lower rate of shootings by teenagers, who had been heavy users of the guns during the 2020-21 homicide surge.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
1 June 2026
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The visit is a chance for Xi to push for a rebalancing of these ties and to signal the importance of the relationship to Beijing at a moment of global flux.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Nvidia is looking to deepen its ties with South Korea as tech supply chains come into focus given the Iran war, and as the company faces rising regulatory hurdles in selling to the mainland Chinese market.—
Justina Lee,Lisa Kim,
CNBC,
5 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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