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
But the lie is in linking environmental deregulation and sluggish economic growth, a linkage proven wrong in recent decades, especially in Connecticut.
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Dr. Mark A. Boyer, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
The linkage used in this part of the door handle/latch connection hasn’t changed much since the 1970s.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
My notes are littered with linkages, some obvious and intentional and some bordering on deranged, all based around still more Oklahoma references.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Preparing for Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status calls for greater investment in backward linkages and local value chains to reduce dependency and meet trade rule thresholds.
—Mohiuddin Rubel, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Dr. Mark A. Boyer, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
The linkage used in this part of the door handle/latch connection hasn’t changed much since the 1970s.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
My notes are littered with linkages, some obvious and intentional and some bordering on deranged, all based around still more Oklahoma references.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Preparing for Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status calls for greater investment in backward linkages and local value chains to reduce dependency and meet trade rule thresholds.
—Mohiuddin Rubel, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkage
Noun
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There’s even some information on various versions of the Thunderbolts and their awkward relationships with the main team.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was killed while speaking about mass shootings perpetrated by transgender people, and over the weekend, it was revealed that Robinson is in a domestic relationship with a transgender partner, further fueling speculations over the shooter’s motive.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Dark Hearts biker gang being targeted by Robbie has its own internal code, rigorously enforcing obedience but also offering members kinship, even a warped kind of mentorship.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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While the show has found a home at the Circle in the Square Theatre for the past six months, the germ of this project began to take shape much earlier, in 2017, born out of a kinship Groff felt with the late singer.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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Finding out they'd been adopted from the shelter made the connection extra special.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Instead, focus on fostering a culture of inclusivity, empathy and genuine connection.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Attention-grabbing highlights of the first season included Land Shark, commercial parodies like Bass-O-Matic and host Richard Pryor’s word association with Chase.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Martinez argued that the state Head Start associations, which filed the lawsuit, required a more sweeping injunction.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here is some correlation data based on 5-year and 3-year (more recent) history.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Electrical equipment manufacturers nVent Electric and Monolithic Power Systems also had high correlations, as did water utility Essential Utilities .—
Yun Li,Nick Wells,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linkage. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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