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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
the endless debate about the connection between crime and poverty
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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
there's a problem at the connection where the outside wire is hooked up to the inside wiring
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as in contact
an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world
I have a connection in Hollywood who might be able to get you a part in a movie
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as in merger
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
that bridge is the only connection between the island and the mainland
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as in relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent
that last comment of yours has no connection with what we've been talking about for the last hour
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
in a truly secular society there is no connection between church and state
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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
enjoyed self-employment and never wanted a connection with a big company
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Recent Examples of connection
The exceptionally rare memento offers up a link to the famed Queen of France’s life at Versailles and a connection to the queen’s influential wardrobe and taste, too.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
The gut-brain axis refers to the strong connection between the gut and brain health.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Normally, there is a much more substantial connection to interstate commerce.
—Sofia Saric
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The Fort Worth Police Department also arrested Deovion Alexander in connection with the crash.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
The gut-brain axis refers to the strong connection between the gut and brain health.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Normally, there is a much more substantial connection to interstate commerce.
—Sofia Saric
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The Fort Worth Police Department also arrested Deovion Alexander in connection with the crash.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
Noun
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He feels emotionally ambushed, and what plays out is as if Marriage Story were an absolute chucklefest, as Lestat gets increasingly worked up and jealous over Louis’s relationships with other men.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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These appointments make the designer-retailer relationship more official than a one-off collaboration, though those are still plentiful.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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At a junction where a dirt road peels off the highway near the mining town of Hitsats, in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, a young man named Filimon Guesh pushed his way to the front of a crowd of protesters.—
Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
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The dispatch The term Silicon Roundabout, a label for the cluster of tech firms based around the City Road/Old Street junction north of the City of London, was first coined in 2008.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Science is a full-contact sport on a global scale.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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But the contact needs to be smooth to help with the disguise aspect.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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If the Paramount merger doesn’t kibosh the whole project, Variety says production could begin as early as the middle of 2027, as Cooper is committed to work on a new Ocean’s film.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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The merger is meant to streamline business and creative operations under Springborn while also providing greater alignment of the slate.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Its enduring relevance is not for the better.—
Joobin Bekhrad,
Time,
10 June 2026
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These sneakers, signed and photo-matched, predate the Air Jordan 1 and capture the nascent stages of Jordan’s revolutionary partnership with Nike, an alliance that would forever change basketball footwear and the way players become their own brands.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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For 39 years, The Enquirer has been part of a special holiday tradition in partnership with United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Wish List.—
Jackie Borchardt,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
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For now, that position is the outfield, despite what presents another tricky situation given the Red Sox already have four big-league outfielders.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
9 Dec. 2025
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The Big Ten championship win over Ohio State, highlighted by his 15 of 23 passing for 222 yards and a touchdown, cemented his position as the betting favorite in multiple sportsbooks.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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But pretty soon the two interlopers into this small, grudge-holding but tight-knit community — the kind where, going back generations, everybody not only knows but is mightily resentful of everyone else’s business — develop a kind of outsider kinship.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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But it was never lost on me that there’s a kinship to what Carolyn experienced—a heightened sense of interest in one’s sartorial choices, what color their hair is.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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