conjunction

noun

kən-ˈjəŋ(k)-shən How to pronounce conjunction (audio)
Definition of conjunctionnext
as in confluence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point the conjunction of the two major highways creates a massive influx of cars into the city

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Recent Examples of conjunction The solar eclipse in Leo on August 12 might amount to a bit of a timeline jump, and the Mercury-Jupiter conjunction in Leo that completes on August 15 sends good news your way, or perhaps whispers a great idea into your ear. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Most of this work is done by state health departments, and in the case of a multistate outbreak like this one, state health departments working in conjunction with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Combined with longer-term political and governance challenges in eastern Africa, this conjunction of existing and anticipated factors in the Horn of Africa risks both further displacement and a rise in mortality. — Peter Hailey, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 In conjunction, gardeners can also help ensure their plants can absorb adequate nutrients by conducting a soil test. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conjunction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunction
  1. confluence
  2. combining
  3. convergence
  4. combination
  5. merging
  6. meeting
Noun
  • This summer has seen a confluence of challenges, including excessive heat that allows food contamination to grow and a pathogen that’s particularly tough to pin down.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The powerful earnings backdrop only adds to confidence in the stock market, which on Wednesday was at all-time highs thanks to a positive confluence of events.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of confluence
Noun
  • Bonta's announcement did not focus on the combining of CBS News and CNN.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • On the streaming side, the statement explained that consumers will benefit from the stronger alternative to Netflix that will presumably be formed by the combining of HBO Max and Paramount+.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Definition of combining
Noun
  • The moving average convergence divergence histogram has registered consecutive upticks, reflecting a notable loss of long-term downside momentum.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • LinkedIn’s 2026 Skills on the Rise report points to precisely this convergence.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of convergence
Noun
  • Somehow, the brand has created a boutique feeling in a resort setting, and there’s no better combination in my eyes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Lagerberg Hoen projects as a middle-six winger due to his great combination of traits, and if healthy, there’s intriguing upside to be a legit scorer.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of combination
Noun
  • The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Although the regular season matchups became quasi-annual after the 1996 merging of the Big 8 and the Southwest Conference to create the Big 12, the two teams still managed to find a way to one up another with some high stakes on the line.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of merging
Noun
  • Research from Accor found that one face‑to‑face meeting delivered the impact of roughly three virtual meetings, while 35% explicitly said the extra time and travel costs were worthwhile because of the business value created.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On Sunday, Kushner held a rare meeting with Hamas’ new leader, Khalil al-Hayya, in El Alamein in Egypt.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of meeting

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