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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
  • My experience combines banking and engineering, which pointed to a narrow answer.
    — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The country's largest refiner Marathon Petroleum combines maximum asset utilization with the financial cushion of a 64% ownership stake in its midstream master limited partnership, MPLX .
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of combines
Verb
  • Nor does Braudy see an inherent conflict between the kinds of work the Lucas Museum fuses together.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Bollywood Tacos fuses Mexican and Indian flavors to create items like chicken shawarma and chili paneer tacos.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of fuses
Verb
  • There are a couple of moments in the film where Zumthor connects his work with his personal experience of wanting to create homes, a secure space to compensate for not feeling safe as a child.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The platform connects homebuyers with lenders offering various loans, including conventional, FHA and VA loans.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of connects
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links (up)
links (with)
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“Links (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/links%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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