LINKED Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

linked 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of linked

as in related

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2 of 2

verb

past tense of link

as in connected

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole she linked the flowers together to form a long chain

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as in associated

to think of (something) in combination since childhood I have always linked trips to the beach with the discomforts of sunburn and sand in my clothes

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Recent Examples of linked

Adjective

Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50. — Brent Simon, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024

Verb

The largest was a 1994 salmonella outbreak linked to ice cream that sickened about 224,000 people nationwide, followed by a 1985 salmonella outbreak linked to milk that sickened 168,000 to 197,000 people. — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 At the center was Tatunca Nara, who claimed to be its descendant and guide, but later became linked to the disappearance and deaths of several explorers. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for linked

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Adjective

Technology companies are issuing enormous amounts of debt to build data centers and related infrastructure, putting them in competition with governments and other corporate borrowers for investors’ capital.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Google will provide its AI chips and related technology, while longtime Google infrastructure executive Benjamin Treynor Sloss will serve as CEO.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of related

Verb

Imagine this chain as a string of tiny beads connected together.

— K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
In Washington Park, the original report that 10 people had been shot in the attack grew to 15 over the course of Sunday morning, as authorities connected the incident to people who had self-transported for medical treatment.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of connected

Verb

Niutech claims its process can accept low-value plastic waste without requiring the complex washing, sorting and drying processes commonly associated with recycling.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Gothenburg is particularly associated with seafood, thanks to its location on the North Sea-facing west coast, while its restaurant scene ranges from traditional fish restaurants to contemporary Nordic dining.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of associated

Verb

She was specifically frustrated with Sol claiming Bryce pulled Kayda for a chat four or five times in the villa, despite being coupled up with Trinity.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Moreno and Rhea coupled up on their first day in the villa and for that week were one of the show’s most inseparable pairs.

— Paula Mejía, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

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The researchers identified potential benefits including lower computing costs, greater efficiency and closer integration between quantum chips and circuit design.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Deadline’s Dish article noted that no specific role had been identified and talks were mainly hypothetical, coming before official confirmation of Season 3, which followed as the final Edinburgh TV Festival started last week.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of identified

Verb

It's already deeply integrated into the European framework, partly through its membership of the European Economic Area, which gives the volcanic island access to the EU's single market without requiring full membership.

— Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
The advanced weapon features AV’s 20kW-class LOCUST LWS integrated on the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform–a significant advancement in mobile, frontline C-UAS capabilities.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrated

Verb

Experts believe the silver was organized by weight, which directly correlated with the metal’s value.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
In fact, Apple stock hasn't been this inversely correlated to its tech peers since 2005, according to a CNBC analysis using ThinkOrSwim data.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

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