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
That their hookups were awkward was tough feedback to get during the breakup.
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Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Inside the park, Cedar Pass Campground is a reservable, paid campground with nearly 100 sites, including several with electric hookups.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
The county utility investigated and traced the problem to two industrial-scale water hookups feeding a 615-acre data center campus codenamed Project Excalibur, developed by Quality Technology Services (QTS), a company owned by Blackstone.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Moving forward, the county confirmed that QTS’s water hookups will now be accurately monitored.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The agreement mentioned adding up to 40 water hookups, up to 40 electric hookups, a pump station with a water hose, four bathrooms with flushing toilets and shower stalls, an ADA-accessible restroom trailer, an ADA-accessible shower trailer, light posts and shade structures.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
During the closure, State Parks and SCWD would make improvements to the campground, including creating larger campsites, adding new utility hookups, improving pedestrian and bicycle access, and updating the interpretive area, landscaping and restrooms.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Campgrounds, hookups, generators, and charging stations have not been optional conveniences – but foundational constraints shaping product design.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
An underfloor heating system will keep campers warm through all seasons in conjunction with a robust insulation package, and an off-grid power system promises to keep systems and gadgets running smoothly with or without camp hookups.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2026
Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Inside the park, Cedar Pass Campground is a reservable, paid campground with nearly 100 sites, including several with electric hookups.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
The county utility investigated and traced the problem to two industrial-scale water hookups feeding a 615-acre data center campus codenamed Project Excalibur, developed by Quality Technology Services (QTS), a company owned by Blackstone.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Moving forward, the county confirmed that QTS’s water hookups will now be accurately monitored.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The agreement mentioned adding up to 40 water hookups, up to 40 electric hookups, a pump station with a water hose, four bathrooms with flushing toilets and shower stalls, an ADA-accessible restroom trailer, an ADA-accessible shower trailer, light posts and shade structures.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
During the closure, State Parks and SCWD would make improvements to the campground, including creating larger campsites, adding new utility hookups, improving pedestrian and bicycle access, and updating the interpretive area, landscaping and restrooms.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Campgrounds, hookups, generators, and charging stations have not been optional conveniences – but foundational constraints shaping product design.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
An underfloor heating system will keep campers warm through all seasons in conjunction with a robust insulation package, and an off-grid power system promises to keep systems and gadgets running smoothly with or without camp hookups.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookups
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Alongside Next Step Studio Indonesia, an Indonesia-France Film Lab and institutional partnerships with La Fémis and the CNC form the core of the country’s European co-production strategy, with the Netherlands also identified as a key partner in talent exchange and film education.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Beyond music, Lipa has expanded her profile through fashion campaigns, luxury brand partnerships and appearances on the covers of magazines including Vogue, Elle and Rolling Stone.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Venus in Cancer is here to make memories, sweetening up your ninth house of travel and long-distance relationships.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Good communication has many potential benefits, such as improved teamwork, faster decision-making, a reduction in miscommunication, solid customer relationships, and efficient workflows.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Condos are particularly tough for builders to invest in because California law allows homeowners associations, or HOAs, to sue developers for construction defects for up to 10 years after a building is completed.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Perkin was an award-winning artist and a member of many art associations, Keto said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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An inspector can identify polybutylene where pipes are visible and accessible, such as in a crawl space or at the water heater connections and meter.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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And one of the strongest connections is from vaccination against shingles, with more data supporting the link still coming in.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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From limited-time giveaways to national brand collaborations, pickle lovers are getting plenty to celebrate this year.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The record also includes collaborations with Future and rising star Molly Santana and is Drake’s ninth solo studio album — his first since his now infamous war of words with Kendrick Lamar.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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People involved in making the decisions for the future of CBS have their own political affiliations.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Block party permits are not intended for private parties or events related to political affiliations, commercial or religious organizations, or for neighbors who host a party on their private property.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Hookups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookups. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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