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
During his first term, the Trump administration tried to block any linkage between California and Quebec.
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Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
The grid distribution systems, which transport power from transmission systems to customers, have become increasingly vulnerable, according to the GAO, partly because of the growing capabilities of technologies that enable remote access and linkages to business networks.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
For instance, China, Japan, and South Korea might try to collectively shield themselves from the effects of U.S. tariffs by intensifying their mutual trade linkages.
—Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
While there appears to be some linkage, further study is needed.18
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—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
The grid distribution systems, which transport power from transmission systems to customers, have become increasingly vulnerable, according to the GAO, partly because of the growing capabilities of technologies that enable remote access and linkages to business networks.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
For instance, China, Japan, and South Korea might try to collectively shield themselves from the effects of U.S. tariffs by intensifying their mutual trade linkages.
—Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
While there appears to be some linkage, further study is needed.18
8.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for linkage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkage
Noun
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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
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The full moon in your sign on the 12th should illuminate any relationships that may need to evolve, change, or end in your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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In October 2020, Maje was sentenced to 22 years in prison for murder with the aggravating circumstance of kinship.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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No one can ever sever the bond of kinship between us, and no one can ever stop China's reunification, a trend of the times.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 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
Noun
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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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The housing association is an independent nonprofit created by the Legislature and tasked with allocating these credits.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
23 May 2025
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Below is some correlation data based on 5-year and 3-year (more recent) history.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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A number of other studies have shown a correlation between receiving the shingles vaccine and lower rates of dementia.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
28 May 2025
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linkage. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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