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 pill is meant to be taken immediately after a bite in conjunction with anti-venom treatments at a hospital. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 In conjunction with Central Lakes College and Brainerd Walleye Alliance president Adam Mord, Kempe ran a creel survey on three lakes in the Brainerd area to quantify walleye catch rates by anglers using forward-facing sonar. Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026 However, the steep drop in battery costs is now allowing energy-storage technology to be deployed in conjunction with natural gas to provide more reliable power for data centers. Mark Chediak, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026 The shooting of the film was held in conjunction with Peak State, a music and arts festival also produced by Pella and team to facilitate the film’s larger sequences, which took place in Austin, TX from April 15-19. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conjunction
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Noun
  • But rural Appalachian communities are disproportionately affected by a confluence of these factors.
    Gretchen E. Ely, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
  • These all found a confluence at Carbone Beach, presented by American Express.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
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  • The results demonstrate a scalable method for incoherent beam combining.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
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  • Founded in 2013 by Mark Launiu, Vu Nguyen and Jesse Phouangphet, the brand reflects a convergence of cultural backgrounds.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
  • For Maleki, what makes this moment different is not sanctions alone, but the convergence of sanctions, naval blockade and aggressive secondary enforcement.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Riboua painted a slightly more dire picture of the juntas, arguing that the combination of ethnic uprisings and JNIM’s strategic approach has turned the threat to the three countries existential.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
  • The combination of heritage, craftsmanship and cultural confidence aligns with consumer demand for brands with identity and meaning.
    FMG Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
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  • Predictably, Corey has been criticized in certain quarters for her merging of the lowest and loftiest forms of culture.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
  • The merging of brands following bank deals often moves much quicker.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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  • Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi pressed his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to pursue a diplomatic resolution to the conflict and refrain from resuming hostilities during a meeting in Beijing.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 May 2026
  • On April 17th, Jean attended a first-ever virtual meeting for Midwest-West managers.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026

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“Conjunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunction. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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