links (up)

verb

Definition of links (up)next
present tense third-person singular of link (up)
as in combines
to come together to form a single unit carbon atoms link up to form a diamond crystal

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  1. combines
  2. fuses
  3. connects
Verb
  • When this anger combines with the anonymity afforded by the internet, backlash is almost inevitable, Sarkis previously told USA TODAY.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Its body is made from Grade 5 titanium that combines strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of combines
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  • After recent forays into darkly psychedelic drone music, the Mexican American producer returns to the dancefloor with an album that fuses techno and guaracha into a throbbing polyrhythmic juggernaut.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026
  • Its style fuses techniques from American wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling with aerial acrobatics and performance elements.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of fuses
Verb
  • Or one that connects to all of your system and allows your employes to prompt across all of your data.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Going-to-the-Sun Road, which connects the eastern and western halves of the park, makes the area accessible for those unwilling or unable to explore the backcountry on foot.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of connects
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“Links (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/links%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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