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
This is the housing crisis linkage that is ignored in today’s environment and political landscape.
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Geoffrey Hueter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Revenue attributed to new features shipped under DevSecOps pipelines: Growth linkage.
—Sai Sandeep Ogety, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Such efforts will likely spread and expand, as will independent intelligence technology linkages among U.S. allies, such as Canada’s recent $4 billion purchase of Australian long-range, over-the-horizon military radar systems.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
This arguably marks the first linkage to date between a core mathematical aspect of the arcane theory and real-world astrophysics.
—Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 13 May 2025
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Geoffrey Hueter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Revenue attributed to new features shipped under DevSecOps pipelines: Growth linkage.
—Sai Sandeep Ogety, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Such efforts will likely spread and expand, as will independent intelligence technology linkages among U.S. allies, such as Canada’s recent $4 billion purchase of Australian long-range, over-the-horizon military radar systems.
—Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
This arguably marks the first linkage to date between a core mathematical aspect of the arcane theory and real-world astrophysics.
—Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkage
Noun
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He’s considered a work-in-progress defensively, learning a lot from his close relationship with Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Whether the student interned at a biotech lab or a local nonprofit, the depth of relationship with the recommender and their strategic approach to requesting a letter can ensure that the letter of recommendation will contribute something meaningful and distinct to their overall admissions profile.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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By 2001, one research team found that kinship families in at least 26 states could be denied financial support.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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There is a sense of kinship as Trump was indicted in 2023 for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Leaders of both cities are expected to promote future collaboration and support a shared vision of greater connection, according to the city news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Start at $55 per month for download and upload speeds of 300 Mbps. Fiber connection.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Epstein’s association with the rich and famous has garnered great international interest and spun off conspiracy theories, especially among those on the right.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 July 2025
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But Amy’s association with Rachel may have ultimately been her undoing, as other players looked to weaken the Big Brother legend by taking out her closest ally, leading to the 43-year-old insurance agent’s unanimous 13-0 ouster on Thursday’s live eviction episode.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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There is, no doubt, a strong correlation between family wealth and educational attainment.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Note that the correlation 1D_5D refers to the connection between 1D post-earnings returns and subsequent 5D returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linkage. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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