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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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
The true differentiator is range, the ability to connect the dots, see the big picture and align to a greater purpose.
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Nibedita Baral, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
In the study, Nara was followed by Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Takamatsu—all of which are conveniently connected to Tokyo via the Shinkansen, aka Japan's bullet train system.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
The higher-performance model’s wireless receiver requires a USB-C cable to connect to a device, which is a lot less convenient for laptop users compared to the low-profile dongle included with the 1,000-Hz model (and most other mice today).
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
The Tribeca Creators Market will take place from June 9 to 11, and connect rising filmmakers and content creators with industry executives, financiers, and distributors to foster the production of indie projects.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Nibedita Baral, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
In the study, Nara was followed by Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Takamatsu—all of which are conveniently connected to Tokyo via the Shinkansen, aka Japan's bullet train system.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
The higher-performance model’s wireless receiver requires a USB-C cable to connect to a device, which is a lot less convenient for laptop users compared to the low-profile dongle included with the 1,000-Hz model (and most other mice today).
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
The Tribeca Creators Market will take place from June 9 to 11, and connect rising filmmakers and content creators with industry executives, financiers, and distributors to foster the production of indie projects.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connect
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By integrating artificial intelligence, computer vision and data analytics, driverless tractors can conduct soil tests, optimize seed selection, execute precise planting, and create detailed field maps—redefining what’s possible in agriculture.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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To make a homemade cleaning solution, combine: Water.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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No duo combined for more goals than Poulin and Stacey during the regular season.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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That's because psychological benefits are associated with having a college fund.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The dog learns through repetition and rewards to associate smell with a person and follow the scent, building up in distance and the scent’s duration.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The result was Vero International, a line that couples the artisan know-how of Apollonio’s craftspeople with Simple Flair’s youthful, contemporary aesthetics.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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This lunation might crack open your walls, whether you’re coupled or single.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Apr. 2025
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The theory goes that some mitochondria fuse to improve the production of ATP, while others break apart to get rid of dysfunctional parts.—
Elizabeth Landau,
Quanta Magazine,
19 May 2025
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In this summer of 2025, they are reinvented to accompany you every step of the way with a design that fuses practicality and sophistication.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
18 May 2025
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The release didn't name the woman or identify any suspects in the shooting.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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This evaluation was prompted by issues identified in previous unannounced inspections of BOP facilities, as well as the deaths of two BOP inmates, Robert Hanssen and Frederick Bardell, from colorectal cancer.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The entire movie takes place on a German farm, and these young women’s lives are interconnected through time, space and generational trauma.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The brain and body are deeply interconnected through the nervous system.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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The researchers found that outward response and inner awareness were not always correlated: The most physically responsive patients were not necessarily the ones with the clearest signs of brain activity when asked to imagine the tasks.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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For much of 2024, Strategy’s stock has been highly correlated with bitcoin, often rising and falling in sync with the underlying asset.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Connect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connect. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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