as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies
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Recent Examples of linkage
There is good evidence for the systemic linkages between biodiversity, land degradation and climate change which in turn can be threat multipliers for pandemic vulnerability.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
There is no linkage established to a foreign actor at this point.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
Shifting with manual BMWs has always had a wonderful, mechanical feel, and the linkage and bushings unique to the Handschalter package only improve upon that tradition.
—Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Such a strategy would prioritize maintaining or strengthening economic and diplomatic linkages between the United States and Venezuela—the types of connections that can empower stakeholders committed to fostering a democratic transition.
—Francisco Rodríguez, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2024
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
There is no linkage established to a foreign actor at this point.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
Shifting with manual BMWs has always had a wonderful, mechanical feel, and the linkage and bushings unique to the Handschalter package only improve upon that tradition.
—Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Such a strategy would prioritize maintaining or strengthening economic and diplomatic linkages between the United States and Venezuela—the types of connections that can empower stakeholders committed to fostering a democratic transition.
—Francisco Rodríguez, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkage
Noun
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Toward the end of high school, Allison found herself in an abusive relationship.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Johnson’s forte is the Manichean gangster movie, in that all his films interrogate the relationship between good and evil.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Unable to fully process the pangs of rejection, Buck decides to write a play based on their early kinship and enlists the help of Beverly (Lupe Ontiveros) to stage the production at a local community theater in order to win Chuck’s affection.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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The obsession with lineage is at odds with the solidarity of the Middle Passage, which created new forms of kinship.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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And remember: The goal is to foster connection, not to shock or overwhelm nor underwhelm and be invisible. Authenticity In Leaders: Creating A Culture Of Trust And Innovation For leaders, the rules for bringing your whole self to work differ slightly.—
Anna Jankowska,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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While some couples might be able to pull strings from a personal friend of the artist, entertainment groups can help liaise connections even further.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Then again, sometimes the latter are the most willing to accede to the association’s wishes.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The association’s president, Edward Habeeb, was instrumental in founding the park, and 243-acre Lake Habeeb, home to the bluest water in the state, was named in his honor.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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But even putting that aside, the real direct correlation between guild awards and the Oscars is with predicting the nominations, not the winners.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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Researching Personal Health For some researchers, there’s more to finding a simple correlation between food preference and temperament.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linkage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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