conjunctions

plural of conjunction
as in convergences
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 conjunctions Planetary conjunctions occur periodically, but a conjunction between Jupiter — the night sky’s third-brightest natural object after the moon and Venus — and Mars only happens once every few years, according to Betts. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 Our reviewer Jamie Carter used the app to plan his observations of conjunctions, specific moon views and astrophotography opportunities. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 So, what causes conjunctions to take place? — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Close conjunctions like this happen on a regular basis because all the planets in the solar system, including our Earth all orbit the sun in nearly the same plane, traveling at their respective speeds around our home star. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026 Although satellites outnumber spent rocket bodies by more than 10-to-1, the former are typically smaller and can be maneuvered when there are conjunctions. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026 Unlike meteor showers or eclipses that can require precise timing and travel, conjunctions between the moon and bright planets can be enjoyed from city streets, suburban backyards or parks. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 The museum also hosts pop-up stargazing festivities timed to exciting astronomical events, such as bright comets or planet conjunctions. — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026 The real point of the offseason can be explained in a couple of conjunctions. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • Next came Chicago about a month later, and the internal-combustion convergences take place again on September 19 in New Jersey.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The carbon released by tectonic rifts may have had a larger role in driving major climate transitions than that released by tectonic convergences.
    — Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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  • Furthermore, eml and 1 are not the only combinations of function and number from which elementary operations can be derived.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The three configurations allow naval forces to select different combinations of surveillance and combat equipment without requiring a completely different vessel for each mission.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Conjunctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunctions. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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