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noun

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb link differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of link are associate, combine, connect, join, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When would associate be a good substitute for link?

The words associate and link are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

When is it sensible to use combine instead of link?

Although the words combine and link have much in common, combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When can connect be used instead of link?

The synonyms connect and link are sometimes interchangeable, but connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

Where would join be a reasonable alternative to link?

The words join and link can be used in similar contexts, but join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

When is relate a more appropriate choice than link?

While the synonyms relate and link are close in meaning, relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

In what contexts can unite take the place of link?

While in some cases nearly identical to link, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of link
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Some of my fondest memories are at the lakefront, in backyards, celebrating birthdays and family reunions where my family would link up to cook out nearly every week. Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 What Hearing Loss Does to Dementia Risk The 2024 Lancet Commission on dementia prevention identified hearing loss and high LDL cholesterol as the two largest modifiable risk factors, each linked to 7 percent of dementia cases globally. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Data Skrive, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Instead of consumers clicking through dozens of product links, filling out forms or comparing freight rates manually, intelligent digital agents now interpret user intent to execute complex, multi-step workflows. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for link
Recent Examples of Synonyms for link
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  • Now, in Crimea, Kyiv is systematically targeting key transport links and supply routes connecting the peninsula to southern Russian forces, aiming to disrupt logistics and isolate military infrastructure there.
    Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • The robot had 360-degree video cameras, two-way emergency communication and an emergency call button that could connect people with dispatchers.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
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  • Valentine and Suarez did not respond to letters mailed to addresses that appeared to be associated with them.
    David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sent a letter Tuesday informing Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown of the decision, citing Anthropic’s close coordination and cooperation with government officials to address risks associated with its models.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 1 July 2026
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  • Adding this recipe's not-so-secret ingredient, Bisquick, is a game changer for classic sausage balls.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Dovetail Brewery Focusing exclusively on Continental European styles like their smooth and coppery Vienna Lager, Dovetail has an old-school, pretzels-and-sausage vibe.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
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  • As of Monday, Blue was no longer employed at the McDonald’s, and is being held at the Broward County Jail without bond, per NBC Miami.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • That bond failed to make the November ballot earlier this week.
    Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • For the project, scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, directly coupled concentrating photovoltaic cells with proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer cells.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • The stock market has become more strongly coupled to the Fed.
    George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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  • Studies show that orgasms also relieve menstrual pain, lower blood pressure, enhance circulation, correlate with better cardiac functioning, and burn calories equivalent to thirty minutes of brisk walking.
    Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • That foundation is built on intelligence that is normalized, correlated and operationalized across internal and external sources.
    Anuj Goel, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Misiorowski didn’t give up a hit until Seiya Suzuki broke a scoreless tie with a home run to lead off the fifth inning.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • Sean walked the runway in a satin blazer overcoat with jeans, a button-up shirt and a tie.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
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  • Over time, those journals also integrated historical studies into their searchable online archives.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 28 June 2026
  • Widely considered conceptually comparable to the S-300 and S-400 families, the HQ-9B can engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and certain ballistic missile threats while integrating with China’s broader air defense architecture.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026

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