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
Royals pitching coach Brian Sweeney and assistant Zach Bove have worked well in conjunction.
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Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Writing in conjunction with Anil Kashyap, a University of Chicago professor and adviser to the Chicago Fed, Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, said undermining the independence of the central bank could eventually stoke higher inflation and much higher long-term rates.
—Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Saturn’s conjunction with the north node in Pisces on the 21st should bring a profound opportunity to align your actions with your higher purpose.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Water also works in conjunction with electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium and chloride.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Writing in conjunction with Anil Kashyap, a University of Chicago professor and adviser to the Chicago Fed, Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, said undermining the independence of the central bank could eventually stoke higher inflation and much higher long-term rates.
—Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Saturn’s conjunction with the north node in Pisces on the 21st should bring a profound opportunity to align your actions with your higher purpose.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Water also works in conjunction with electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium and chloride.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunction
Noun
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Older adults, in other words, are dying at a disproportionate rate to other age groups, due to a confluence of unique factors.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The allegations, with their confluence of money, exploitation, and vaunted institutions, are youth basketball’s version of the Jeffrey Epstein files.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If shopping, nature, sports, or the convergence of art and technology is more your speed, Dania Beach still has the power to win you over.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the sun is rising on the group chat, where a similar flattening and convergence can happen.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This combination can turn daily, simple tasks like washing hands or brushing teeth into an entire cleaning session.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The steps to the lawn in this couple's yard reflects their merging of styles.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Andromeda is a vast spiral galaxy formed from the merging of multiple smaller galaxies billions of years ago.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s a post-match debrief as well as a meeting about the next opponents.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Video posted by the former Cambodian leader shows Chen standing alongside Hun Sen in 2022 during a meeting of investors.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Conjunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunction. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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