links (up)

verb

Definition of links (up)next
present tense third-person singular of link (up)
as in combines
to come together to form a single unit carbon atoms link up to form a diamond crystal

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  1. combines
  2. fuses
  3. connects
Verb
  • The launch marks Elon Musk’s biggest move yet toward turning X into an all-in-one platform that combines social networking, payments and everyday banking.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
  • Major global and local activist investors are increasingly engaged, advocating for a new approach that combines McKinsey-style strategic consulting with Blackstone-like operational discipline.
    — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of combines
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  • The partnership fuses ZeroAvia’s cutting-edge aerospace fuel cell expertise with Safran’s deep roots in propulsion, electrification, and fuel cell testing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Zampo, the signature restaurant, fuses Peruvian tradition with Japanese precision for Instagram-worthy dishes served in a space framed by travertine and handcrafted ceramics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of fuses
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  • This discovery connects with work happening at Ames National Laboratory to better understand how materials handle nuclear operations.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
  • An airline can rank well overall, but if your itinerary connects through a busy, disruption-prone hub, a nonstop on another carrier may get you there with less trouble.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
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“Links (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/links%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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