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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Bud Light sales tanked in 2023 after the company’s partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney sparked anti-trans backlash and boycotts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The ban, which goes into effect on Monday, bars travel to the United States by citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.—
Hamed Aleaziz,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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Mike Hammer - the top U.S. diplomat in Havana - has traveled the island widely in recent months to meet with political dissidents, raising the ire of the Cuban government, which accuses him of seeking to foment unrest.—
Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
4 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
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Eventually, a good portion of their roles became intertwined with Combs’ relationship with Ventura, the witnesses claim, facing threats and physical attacks when Combs was upset with Ventura.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2025
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DuckDuckGo, for instance, was already blocking domains and IP addresses associated with the trackers, preventing the browser from sending any identifiers to Meta.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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This Country Was Just Named the Safest Place to Travel in 2025 The danger can also begin well before a traveler leaves home, with fraud associated with early stage trip planning increasing 12 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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So, in February 1900, when MTV’s football players moved to start playing competitive games and indicated their desire to join the local football association, their fellow members were aghast.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Elevated mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and rising housing costs—including homeowners association fees and home insurance premiums—have pushed many prospective buyers to the sidelines, dampening demand.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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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
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By day, Chloe is running a women’s magazine, and Adam works at a tony law firm.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
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
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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