LINKAGE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

linkage

noun

ˈliŋ-kij

Definition of linkage

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 Despite this linkage, Cramer said the daily headlines do not change the company's long-term outlook. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Physicians and scientists will need to do more work to prove the precise causal linkage between the EKG finding and the risk of sudden cardiac death, but this is feasible with current tools such cardiac MRI and selective cardiac muscle biopsies. — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Haddam will undergo a $864,760 project for pedestrian linkages for Higganum Village North. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 The phenomenon of crossing over, which breaks the linkage between genes on the same chromosome, facilitates the exchange of DNA. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for linkage

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Al Solove, chair of Indivisible ATL and a member of the DeFrost Home Depot leadership team, said the coalition is specifically pressing Home Depot to end its relationship with Flock Safety.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Her motive wasn’t a major part of the trial, but evidence presented by the prosecution suggested her relationship with her in-laws had deteriorated.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

This clothing in turn helps Druids feel a sense of kinship with Europe’s pre-Christian peoples, including the ancient druids, who in the popular imagination are often envisioned as robed.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Their work identified 14 emotions or experiences that could be affected by the design of an extreme habitat, including anxiety, autonomy, nostalgia, curiosity, fatigue, and kinship.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

Diddy, who has repeatedly denied any connection to Shakur’s killing, is now in prison on unrelated charges.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Going one level deeper into full-circle moments for the song, though, is another peculiar connection between Adebimpe and Spider-Man.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of connection

Noun

There was also a strong association with weight before pregnancy.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In 1982, walking through a terminal at Newark International Airport in New Jersey, the Kissingers were accosted by Ellen Kaplan, a follower of Lyndon LaRouche, a cult leader with both Marxist and right-wing associations.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Emanuel said that the number of stocks on his Negative Beta list — those with an inverse correlation to the S & P 500 over the past six months — has climbed to a record 121.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Gallup is careful to note the correlation does not establish cause, and the arrow may run both ways.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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