as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the drama club's hookup with a local acting company provided several aspiring young actors with experience doing summer theater
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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
former classmates who hooked up and started a business together
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Recent Examples of hookup
Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
There are no screws, drills, or hookups required; each planter has two detachable hooks that easily hang over railings, porch fences, or balconies without any setup.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 July 2025
But it’s been a great 10 years for Beaupre, who played for Edina, the University of Denver and Minnesota before hooking up with the Wild to fill a role whose importance doesn’t match its public profile.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 15 July 2025
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Noun
Float down the Barren Fork River with beginner-friendly kayak rentals, then relax at the 8-acre pet-friendly campground featuring tent sites, RV hookups, and rental campers.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
There are no screws, drills, or hookups required; each planter has two detachable hooks that easily hang over railings, porch fences, or balconies without any setup.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Verb
And then, Belly learns through the bathroom door (inarguably the worst way to hear something like this) that Jeremiah hooked up with Lacie in Cabo.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 July 2025
But it’s been a great 10 years for Beaupre, who played for Edina, the University of Denver and Minnesota before hooking up with the Wild to fill a role whose importance doesn’t match its public profile.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookup
Noun
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Rublev has signed a multiyear partnership with K-Swiss; the duo has designed and launched the K-Frame Speed Rublo as part of this collaboration.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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In recent weeks, Reddit co-founder Alex Ohanian acquired a minority stake in Chelsea, and other clubs are increasing their values through partnerships with brands like Snuggs and Persil.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As the investigation continues, New York State Police are asking for the public's help in gathering additional video evidence or eyewitness accounts of the silver car the father and daughter traveled in from July 11 until July 19 on I-87, per the press release.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The ball then traveled a little farther up and appeared to hit Suzuki in a particularly painful part of his body.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
Noun
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He’s considered a work-in-progress defensively, learning a lot from his close relationship with Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Whether the student interned at a biotech lab or a local nonprofit, the depth of relationship with the recommender and their strategic approach to requesting a letter can ensure that the letter of recommendation will contribute something meaningful and distinct to their overall admissions profile.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Showers and thunderstorms associated with a small area of low pressure located about 900 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles have increased some during the past several hours.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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That's in addition to the payments the city still has to make to pay off debt associated with the arena.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
22 July 2025
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But Amy’s association with Rachel may have ultimately been her undoing, as other players looked to weaken the Big Brother legend by taking out her closest ally, leading to the 43-year-old insurance agent’s unanimous 13-0 ouster on Thursday’s live eviction episode.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Epstein’s association with the rich and famous has garnered great international interest and spun off conspiracy theories, especially among those on the right.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Angelo’s son, Joseph, ran the store and lived on the second floor until the 1970s.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Reportedly, the Pentagon will pay for it; the intelligence community will oversee it; Musk will run it.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Featuring dozens of speakers, the event seeks to connect thousands of attendees from different industries and levels of experience with technology professionals.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Palm trees line the shore, and a paved oceanfront trail connects Wailea to a series of smaller beaches and coves.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Leaders of both cities are expected to promote future collaboration and support a shared vision of greater connection, according to the city news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Start at $55 per month for download and upload speeds of 300 Mbps. Fiber connection.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Hookup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookup. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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