as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the drama club's hookup with a local acting company provided several aspiring young actors with experience doing summer theater
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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
former classmates who hooked up and started a business together
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Recent Examples of hookup
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 May 2025
However, the emphasis is less on any ultimate hookup than on how the distinct pressures of the ivory tower can torment and even destroy its inhabitants.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 May 2025
Duchene and Seguin nearly hooked up for the equalizer late in the second period, but Seguin drew iron instead.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Their hookup in the bathroom during their oral boards in season eight is one of the hottest scenes in Grey’s Anatomy history, period.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 May 2025
However, the emphasis is less on any ultimate hookup than on how the distinct pressures of the ivory tower can torment and even destroy its inhabitants.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Verb
There were variations of grills, and stones, and he’s hooked up some of your favorite rappers from Pharrell to A$AP Rocky to Megan Thee Stallion.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 May 2025
Duchene and Seguin nearly hooked up for the equalizer late in the second period, but Seguin drew iron instead.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hookup
Noun
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As part of its initiative to regain cultural relevance, the brand has unveiled a partnership with Brazilian DJ and producer Vintage Culture, launching an exclusive capsule collection and naming him a global ambassador.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Once framed as benign, these partnerships are increasingly cast as potential vectors for foreign influence or technology transfers.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Best Amazon Comfortable Shoe and Clothing Deals When traveling on assignment, my first packing priority is always comfortable shoes that can keep up with my busy schedule and not leave me with tired, achy feet at the end of the day.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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In previous postseasons — many of which ended with disappointing early eliminations — the Dodgers would use one wide-body plane to shuttle players, coaches, executives, staff, broadcasters and other members of their bloated playoff traveling party from city to city.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Noun
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However, its relationship with feminine energy is particularly notable.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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Brands that establish relationships with AI platforms and optimize their product data now will be positioned to scale when advertising inventory becomes widely available.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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That's because psychological benefits are associated with having a college fund.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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On the heels of this dementia study, researchers in South Korea found that the shingles vaccine is associated with heart health benefits, too.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
22 May 2025
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The name of the president of the harbor commission, Pietro Di Carlo, a leading citizen of San Pedro, had come up in the investigation in connection with a contract with a troubled development company that Di Carlo had had associations with.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Several of the firms singled out for sanctions have either done legal work that Trump has opposed, or currently have or previously had associations with prosecutors who at one point investigated the president.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Bennet, who is now running for governor, and Tester largely ignored the protesters, who interjected throughout the event, as they were escorted out or asked by security not to disrupt.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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The deed restriction runs with the land for 99 years, meaning future owners are also subject to the covenant.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
Verb
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No arrests have been made and police are seeking information connected with the shooting.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Uptown Charlotte 7) Artwork: Luminous Lane murals Location: 100 E. 4th St., Charlotte Bursting with colorful murals, Luminous Lane connects 3rd street to 4th street, between College and Tryon Streets in uptown.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Parks are really a great place for people to connect to make connections in the community.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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An onboard charger upgraded from 7 to 11 kW will hasten charging at the 240v connections most EV owners use at home.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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“Hookup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hookup. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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