1
as in to integrate
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
connect all the sets of lights and attach them to the branches of the Christmas tree
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2
as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
the two interstate highways connect, so a driver can go from one corner of the state to the other without much trouble
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3
as in to associate
to think of (something) in combination
opera is popularly connected with high society
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Recent Examples of connect
Given Solanke’s ability to roam from central positions and connect with the midfield, Tel’s ability to move into his area and finish could be a frequent route to Spurs goals under Frank.
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2025
For entertainers, the decision to address immigration issues carries deeper significance, as their art and public personas often serve as bridges that connect their audiences to cultural and social realities.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 June 2025
But what makes the tau neutrino scenario very unlikely is the steepness of the angle connected to the signal, Wissel said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
What about you? Brody: Kristen Bell and I are connected in a few ways.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2025
For entertainers, the decision to address immigration issues carries deeper significance, as their art and public personas often serve as bridges that connect their audiences to cultural and social realities.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 June 2025
But what makes the tau neutrino scenario very unlikely is the steepness of the angle connected to the signal, Wissel said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
What about you? Brody: Kristen Bell and I are connected in a few ways.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connect
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The publicly available data dashboard, unveiled by officials on Tuesday, integrates information from police, the court system, jails and prisons with the goal of creating a fuller picture of how cases move through the system from start to finish.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
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The configuration combines to produce 200 horsepower.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Parades, speeches, picnics, time with our families and fireworks are events commonly associated with the Fourth of July.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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One finger is purple, which is the devil fruit most commonly associated with Luffy, while other similar designs are sapphire blue, rose pink, and bright orange.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 June 2025
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Throughout their stay in a tropical oasis, Islanders will couple up to face brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Programs like Wharton's executive education courses on responsible AI exemplify this approach, coupling technical proficiency with ethical reasoning.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The series fuses zombie horror with historical drama and political thriller, as rival factions compete to seize the throne.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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If box braids are your go-to, try knotless box braids, which don’t require such a tight grip on your scalp to fuse the braiding hair with your natural hair.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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About two years after the assault, Agnes must identify her gender on a government form.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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Its global study on smartphone addiction identified the 10 most effective strategies to reduce smartphone use.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Overnight shipments were new to American business and the company had to have a fleet of planes and a system of interconnecting air routes in place from the get-go.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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The circularity of the game’s macro design allows for a more organic and palpably interconnected open world than the UCA offered in the original.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 June 2025
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The researchers found that the reasoning models generated significantly more tokens, which correlate with CO₂ emissions, than the more concise models.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
19 June 2025
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In a comprehensive review of the academic literature, voucher programs correlate to higher standardized test scores and lower rates of absenteeism and suspension — including, perhaps surprisingly, for the students who remain in public schools.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
18 June 2025
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“Connect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connect. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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