LINKING (UP) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

linking (up)

verb

present participle of link (up)

as in combining

to come together to form a single unit carbon atoms link up to form a diamond crystal

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Meanwhile, in Bar Sur, regional maker Cata Flaño contributed a massive mixed-media mural combining watercolors with local peat, driftwood, and historical navigation charts marked at 55 degrees south.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson also lit up on offense off the bench, combining for six 3s.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of combining

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Ground demonstrations are testing their ability to move and align before connecting.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Avoid connecting multiple extension cords or power strips together, and never use a cord that feels unusually hot or shows signs of damage.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026

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Some of the movie’s most memorable moments have barely anything to do with the plot, like when Matt discovers his eyelids fusing together and attempts to separate them with nail scissors in the bathroom of a bumpy plane.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
To ground the event in its California roots, the team served a sauerbraten with tri-tip, fusing California’s barbecue culture with German traditions.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026

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linking (up)

linking (with)

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