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linkups

noun

plural of linkup
as in partnerships
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) the linkup of the two art museums has proved beneficial to both institutions

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Recent Examples of linkups Such linkups are instrumental in recruiting a new clientele for the brand, the designer said. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 The company is currently targeting 2027 for launch of the Otter, which is designed to capture and service satellites, even those not modified to enable such off-Earth linkups. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkups
  1. partnerships
  2. collaborations
  3. relationships
  4. associations
  5. connections
  6. affiliations
  7. cooperations
Noun
  • While Mayor Mamdani’s statements on Israel have drawn much attention, a prior mayor’s tenure offers a powerful paradigm for transcending controversy to pursue mutually beneficial partnerships.
    — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Gibson has proposed a co-production agreement between Italy and the US, to serve as a pilot program for partnerships with other countries.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of partnerships
Noun
  • The project boasts collaborations with Ab-Soul, Larry June, Kendrick Lamar, Ohma and Tyga.
    — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Flamingo Estate as a brand is lush, sensorial, and well-designed; its collaborations—like a jam with Pamela Anderson—bring pop culture into horticulture.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of collaborations
Noun
  • The agreement builds on IonQ’s growing network of relationships in the region.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Marginable contracts — if approved — will only be accessible to self-clearing members, who have direct relationships with Kalshi Klear, that meet certain capital requirements, the Kalshi spokesperson said.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of relationships
Noun
  • Kids, hospitals get hurt too Some burdens would shift to homeowner associations.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Murphy’s gang weren’t really outlaws to begin with — he was imprisoned for defending his daughter from some undercover cops, while Singh (Avi Nash) was arrested for his associations with socialism.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of associations
Noun
  • But unlike the seemingly different ideas that Wilson is able to find absurd and poignant connections between in his documentaries, his other project while making the film is one that almost makes too much sense.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Lehrer has boasted in private about his connections with the Netanyahu family.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of connections
Noun
  • Morgan Shipley does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
    — Morgan Shipley, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The willingness of apparel companies to pay more for affiliations with the nation’s most successful athletic programs.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of affiliations
Noun
  • Davie didn’t go into detail on how to reach such scale but mentioned partnerships with big sector and technology players, which has been a focus for him and his team, including cooperations with Disney.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Steyer, a billionaire himself, has said the state’s wealthiest residents and cooperations should pay more in taxes.
    — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of cooperations

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“Linkups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linkups. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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