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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
she linked the flowers together to form a long chain
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as in to associate
to think of (something) in combination
since childhood I have always linked trips to the beach with the discomforts of sunburn and sand in my clothes
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as in sausage
a rod-shaped portion of seasoned ground meat in a casing
I like to put maple syrup on my breakfast links
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as in bond
a uniting or binding force or influence
those old love letters were her only remaining link with her late grandparents
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Recent Examples of link
Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Fiber intake, in particular, showed a strong association with longevity, while consuming lots of sugary beverages was linked to higher all-cause mortality.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The chairman of one of the biggest US law firms resigned from its leadership over links to Jeffrey Epstein.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize is facing scrutiny after its founding partner was linked to Jeffrey Epstein in the latest Department of Justice files release.
—Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Fiber intake, in particular, showed a strong association with longevity, while consuming lots of sugary beverages was linked to higher all-cause mortality.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Factors in the split included Bill’s links to Epstein and his infidelity.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The chairman of one of the biggest US law firms resigned from its leadership over links to Jeffrey Epstein.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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The association also has nurse practitioners, who can prescribe medications, and case workers who connect families to other social services.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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But if Amazon is using artificial intelligence to autonomously connect a network of cameras to locate a lost dog, what barriers are in place to prevent them from surveilling humans without their knowledge?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Much of it is guilt by association — on the grounds, if nothing else, that elites should have known better than to associate with such a man.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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This is clearly not possible considering the importance of safety concerns associated with nuclear reactors, particularly new and novel designs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The breakfast, always held the Saturday before Super Bowl Sunday, featured the usual pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice, as well as raffle baskets.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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What better way to start the day then with a homemade breakfast, and this one stars a eggs, sausage, and cheese.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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But century bonds make more sense for institutions like university endowments or governments expected to stick around for generations.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Fort Worth city council unanimously approved sending an $845 million bond package to voters for the May 2 municipal elections.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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The actress, also sharing the laughter, glowed in a sleeveless black dress layered with necklaces and bracelets, leaning in with a warm smile — the vibe appeared to be relaxed, romantic and very much coupled up.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Try coupling the seasonal shades with a glossy nude foundation for a refined effect.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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One of the students in his lab correlated low tick numbers to periods when humidity had dropped below 82%.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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McDonald added there is no reason to believe the suspect’s transition correlates with the shooting.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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In bond determinations, judges are required to consider factors such as the nature and circumstances of the offense, a defendant’s criminal history, ties to the community, and risk of flight or danger to others.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The elaborate game plan involved identifying powerful targets like the Musk brothers, using women and intermediaries to forge stronger ties with the target, and then relentlessly trying to insert himself into their circles.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some platforms even integrate with banking apps to categorize wedding spending automatically.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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In service with more than 40 allies and partners, AMRAAM is integrated across fourth and fifth-generation aircraft and serves as the primary interceptor for NASAMS, supporting both air-to-air and ground-based air defense.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Link.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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