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
This commodification also meant that many potential 23andMe partners in the pharmaceutical industry, who might be interested in gene/disease linkages, could affordably build their own databases or simply rely on some of the public resources that have since been developed, like the UK's Biobank.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
This doctrine shaped the post-war global economy, where deep financial and trade linkages were viewed not just as a matter of efficiency but as a safeguard for peace.
—Jon Helgi Egilsson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Organizations must also create greater linkage between digital projects to maximize the impact their AI investments can have on CX.
—Bhadresh Patel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Instead of greased slides, the robotic arm uses linkages, which further cut costs by extending maintenance intervals.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2025
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
This doctrine shaped the post-war global economy, where deep financial and trade linkages were viewed not just as a matter of efficiency but as a safeguard for peace.
—Jon Helgi Egilsson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Organizations must also create greater linkage between digital projects to maximize the impact their AI investments can have on CX.
—Bhadresh Patel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Instead of greased slides, the robotic arm uses linkages, which further cut costs by extending maintenance intervals.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linkage
Noun
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These are the same individuals, former long-term girlfriends, who were involved in consensual relationships.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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But tensions developed in their relationship, especially when people from Teotihuacán started to move into the area around Tikal.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Another is that Brazil spent years playing friendlies all over the globe, prioritising revenue over kinship.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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David Lowery takes the few elements that worked—mainly the special kinship between a boy and a dragon—and injects his own unique vision into the proceedings.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Social cafes, team neighborhoods, writable walls, project zones, and quiet retreat areas all play a role in creating an environment that prioritizes human connection over digital efficiency.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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During the program’s first 15 years, its officers were involved in a wide swath of epidemiological investigations in areas including lead paint exposure, a cancer cluster’s connection to birth defects, family planning practices and famine relief.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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On Results Some companies may not see a direct correlation between hiring coaches and the impact on their business results.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lottery officials said there is a clear correlation between bigger jackpots and higher sales, but not everyone who plays is swayed by the bigger pots.—
Scott McFetridge,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linkage. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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