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 punting rule actually works in conjunction with awarding four points for field goals of at least 60 yards.
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Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
The additional $1 a share increase was sufficient to get the ball rolling in conjunction with attention to other concerns Warner had raised.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The unconscious Moon is in your 7th House of Bonding alongside unconventional Uranus, and their conjunction could signal upcoming shifts in schedules, needs, or expectations.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The Bird Flight Research Center can work in conjunction with other facilities in the College of Engineering.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
The additional $1 a share increase was sufficient to get the ball rolling in conjunction with attention to other concerns Warner had raised.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The unconscious Moon is in your 7th House of Bonding alongside unconventional Uranus, and their conjunction could signal upcoming shifts in schedules, needs, or expectations.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The Bird Flight Research Center can work in conjunction with other facilities in the College of Engineering.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunction
Noun
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The success of Scream 7 is a confluence of both nostalgic fans and a new generation embracing the franchise.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sutter, who arrived in California in the 1830s, built Sutter’s Fort in 1839 and founded the settlement of New Helvetia near the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guests can also book a special and more intimate dining experience on a floating platform, perched 50 meters above a nearby river convergence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The convergence of these gatherings supported by different Western institutions itself evidenced the high tide our seminar set out to examine.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The combination of a weak economy and high inflation is a worst-case scenario for investors because the Federal Reserve has no good tool to fix both problems at the same time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The combination of the imagery and the operational context has prompted particular interest in the distinctive markings visible on the bombs, which differ from those typically seen on standard JDAM configurations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These roads are often heavily congested during rush hours, leading to aggressive merging behaviors due to the limited space available to drivers.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2026
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Executives at Paramount have argued that merging will be good for consumers and the wider industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) during a meeting on the situation in Ukraine and security issues in Europe at the Elysée Palace on February 17, 2025.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Lakeway Arts Committee often brings in some light snacks, while participants view some of the great artwork and prepare for the council meeting ahead.—
Tom Kilgore,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Conjunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunction. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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