as in partnerships
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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Recent Examples of hookups
Does Walt put some sort of aphrodisiac in the drinks to encourage hookups and stir up drama?
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, two large RV parks—together expected to add up to 700 hookups—are under construction on the street, many directly next to or across the street from the few single-family homes.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Going back to tonight’s episode, in one of the most surprising, out-of-nowhere hookups, the bumbling new intern Dani made a move on Lucas (Niko Tehro), still grieving patient Katie’s death, who, somewhat inexplicably, jumped into bed with her right away.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Filip is a party animal, prone to long nights and casual hookups.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
For the three people left in the world who remain uninitiated, breakout stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie play Shane Hudson and Ilya Rozanov, two rival hockey captains who fall in love over the course of a decade of yearning and clandestine hookups.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
Young adults in the early earbuds age used her songs as fuel for runs, laptop work, Tinder hookups, and the solitary, self-reflective mornings after.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead of hospital supplies and IV hookups, the Fisher House features a 1,714-square-foot Meditation Pavilion that provides a place for families to gather, pray and reflect.
—Linda Stein, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Personal details surfaced occasionally, but for the most part, the hookups and family ties were portrayed at arm’s length.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Now, two large RV parks—together expected to add up to 700 hookups—are under construction on the street, many directly next to or across the street from the few single-family homes.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Going back to tonight’s episode, in one of the most surprising, out-of-nowhere hookups, the bumbling new intern Dani made a move on Lucas (Niko Tehro), still grieving patient Katie’s death, who, somewhat inexplicably, jumped into bed with her right away.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Filip is a party animal, prone to long nights and casual hookups.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
For the three people left in the world who remain uninitiated, breakout stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie play Shane Hudson and Ilya Rozanov, two rival hockey captains who fall in love over the course of a decade of yearning and clandestine hookups.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
Young adults in the early earbuds age used her songs as fuel for runs, laptop work, Tinder hookups, and the solitary, self-reflective mornings after.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead of hospital supplies and IV hookups, the Fisher House features a 1,714-square-foot Meditation Pavilion that provides a place for families to gather, pray and reflect.
—Linda Stein, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Personal details surfaced occasionally, but for the most part, the hookups and family ties were portrayed at arm’s length.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookups
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It was based on partnerships with entities ranging from local non-profits, large international organizations and national health systems.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Chadwick said the University of Kansas Hospital will continue partnerships with hospitals across the metro that provide PICU services to help meet patient needs.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The new adaptation has to figure out how to update the screenplay to avoid the mostly exploitational way such relationships were treated in the dramas of the 1970s.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some young men say early exposure led to compulsive use, affecting relationships and daily life.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For many viewers, the dog’s reaction felt like a reminder that rescue animals arrive with histories—habits, memories, and sensory associations formed long before adoption.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu is convening a conference of condominium associations from around the city for Wednesday evening to share ideas on what — if anything — the city can do to ease the financial pressure.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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Self-reflection is currently an ideal way to deepen our connections.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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These two short notes show the astonishing range of connections and commitments that pour through this book and through her life.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Peeps collaborations and twists Peeps remain a polarizing but perennial Easter staple, blending nostalgia with a growing lineup of modern collaborations.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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With each performance, expect surprise collaborations like veteran vocalist Nicole Wray’s appearance at the opening show.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Surfside’s elections are technically nonpartisan, but party affiliations can sometimes influence races.—
Lauren Costantino
March 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Boyde is one of a trio of Americans, of varying political affiliations, that USA TODAY asked about how their lives had changed since the onset of the conflict.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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