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noun

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb link differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of link are associate, combine, connect, join, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When would associate be a good substitute for link?

The words associate and link are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

When is it sensible to use combine instead of link?

Although the words combine and link have much in common, combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When can connect be used instead of link?

The synonyms connect and link are sometimes interchangeable, but connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

Where would join be a reasonable alternative to link?

The words join and link can be used in similar contexts, but join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

When is relate a more appropriate choice than link?

While the synonyms relate and link are close in meaning, relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

In what contexts can unite take the place of link?

While in some cases nearly identical to link, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of link
Verb
CEOs often get a big chunk of their pay in stock and option awards, which come with strings attached and link their own financial fortunes with those of shareholders. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 9 June 2025 The Dolphins have been linked to Hilton, the former Bengals slot corner, at different times this offseason. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Noun
Musk’s reply is now no longer visible, and the link only shows the other user’s original post. Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025 All three of these factors are directly connected to human capital governance (for example, there are strong links between employee wellbeing and data and cyber breaches). John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for link
Recent Examples of Synonyms for link
Verb
  • What about you? Brody: Kristen Bell and I are connected in a few ways.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 June 2025
  • All this can be controlled directly from the display without the need to connect to a web interface.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • DuckDuckGo, for instance, was already blocking domains and IP addresses associated with the trackers, preventing the browser from sending any identifiers to Meta.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
  • Proteinuria associated with kidney disease may also require the restriction of dietary sodium (salt) below the 2,300 mg recommended daily for healthy adults.
    MD Published, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • This season, in a series of live conversations, Merve Emre asks the smartest and savviest editors how the sausage gets made.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2025
  • Classic, high-quality cheese, pepperoni and sausage pizzas are available daily.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • He was ordered released on a $50,000 appearance bond.
    Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
  • He was held on a $100,000 bond and later brought to Danielson Superior Court for a same-day arraignment.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • Before her exit and during the premiere episode, Escobar decided to couple up with Ace Greene.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 5 June 2025
  • This season, the starting lineup of islanders includes two Black women and three Black men, who could have been coupled up with Escobar, or made to spend time with her, while the world watched from home, screaming warnings at the screen.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • The Matrix Behind The Scenes - Rooftop (1999) - Keanu Reeves Movie HD Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015) – The Plane Hang A 2018 Vanity Fair article posited that the distance Tom Cruise runs in a movie directly correlates with how well it's received.
    Joe Salas June 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
  • Ask how many fraud decisions correlate with NPS drops.
    Rodney Drake, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • The newly available material is composed of 54 documents, including memos about the agency's work to investigate whether RFK's killer had any foreign ties, as well as the response to his killing by foreign powers.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2025
  • Culhane did the same with five kills in a 6-1 run to separate from a 6-6 tie to start the fourth.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
Verb
  • This is part of an effort by policymakers and governments around the world to integrate stablecoins as an M1-like electronic money type in the financial system.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
  • At present, Sora is available on a standalone website, but OpenAI reportedly plans to integrate it into ChatGPT eventually.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025

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“Link.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/link. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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