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 Sun joins precocious Mercury in your 2nd House of Logistics for a caring conjunction.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
The event is now held in conjunction with Palomar Health Hospitals in Escondido and Poway, the Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute next to the hospital in Escondido, and The Villas at Poway skilled nursing facility.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
When Venus and Pluto are in conjunction, the result is raw, passionate, undeniable intensity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Winners are traditionally announced at a gala dinner in Victoria, British Columbia, held in conjunction with the Victoria Whisky Festival, giving the awards both industry weight and consumer visibility.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
The event is now held in conjunction with Palomar Health Hospitals in Escondido and Poway, the Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute next to the hospital in Escondido, and The Villas at Poway skilled nursing facility.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
When Venus and Pluto are in conjunction, the result is raw, passionate, undeniable intensity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Winners are traditionally announced at a gala dinner in Victoria, British Columbia, held in conjunction with the Victoria Whisky Festival, giving the awards both industry weight and consumer visibility.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunction
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Once again, Wallen ends 2025 at the center of the enduringly triumphant confluence of country, pop and hip-hop sounds — while forging his reputation as a charming, energetic performer who is redefining what mainstream success looks like for a country artist on a global scale.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2026
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There’s a confluence of reasons why longevity gyms are emerging.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft believes this convergence could reshape how robots work alongside humans.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Because in a world of converging technologies, convergence itself becomes the innovation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The dynamic seemed a combination of engagement, respect and deference in the fledgling relationships.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her hair was styled in a long ponytail and her makeup done with a romantic highlighter-blush combination and a nude lip.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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This is attributed to two branches of the jet stream merging, and the dip in the jet stream elongating more, which allows for stronger rising motion ahead of the system.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Located just 90 miles east of New Orleans, this town is a merging of marsh, river, and Gulf of Mexico beach.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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The design was inspired by moviemaking techniques that switch point of view, enabling the cameras to adapt in real-time by automatically framing a group, an individual speaker or placing meeting participants in a grid.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Broward County School Board voted Wednesday to close six schools, citing declining enrollment and financial pressures after a daylong meeting that also sparked debate over potential changes to graduation venues.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Conjunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunction. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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