CONNECTED Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

connected 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of connected

as in associated

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verb

past tense of connect

as in coupled

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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as in combined

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 linked

to think of (something) in combination opera is popularly connected with high society

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Recent Examples of connected

Adjective

The appointments come as D’Amaro since taking the reins at Disney has looked to create a more connected user experience, with Disney+ as the digital centerpiece. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 As a result, the supply chain plays a new role on business growth as the relationship between commercial teams and the supply chain becomes more connected. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Verb

In Italy, creativity is deeply connected to everyday experience. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Police have been investigating whether the killings were connected, raising fears that a serial killer or killers might be operating in the area. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for connected

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Adjective

The United Nations Environment Program estimates that more than 90% of waste generated in Africa is disposed of at uncontrolled dumpsites and landfills, often with associated open burning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
The associated cold front pushes farther south and east, carrying showers and thunderstorms with it.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of associated

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But Crow-Armstrong, through an incredible early-season approach adjustment combined with tweaks to his stance and hand placement, keeps putting on a show with his power production.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Her work combined British tailoring and historical references with deliberately confrontational elements, enthusiasts say.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of combined

Verb

Of those cases, 89% were attributed to the Russian side, including members of the armed forces, prison service and security agencies, while 11% were linked to Ukraine, including members of the Ukrainian armed forces.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
All four of these deaths were linked to measles, according to Pennsylvania health authorities.

— Aria Bendix, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of linked

Adjective

Jones, the former Apple exec who recently re-joined Amazon, padded out the programming wish list.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Kar, the company’s CEO, was a founding team member at Palo Alto Networks and oversaw Juniper Networks’ entire Ethernet portfolio before the two joined forces at Auradine, a blockchain and AI chip startup where Upscale was incubated.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 22 June 2026

Definition of joined

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The structure is essentially a 'village' of nine exhibition pavilions integrated with courtyards, and connected by a corridor covered by a distinctive ribbon-like roof that defines the Suzhou Industrial Park skyline.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
Gemini models are going to be deeply integrated with the software, ready to work on your screen context with a cursor wiggle.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrated

Verb

For instance, a transposon fused in the right location can, by chance, create a novel protein that goes on to regulate other genes spread throughout the genome.

— Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
The collection, entitled City Town Country, fused many of Kane’s design signatures with Mulberry’s heritage materials and silhouettes.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of fused

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The researchers identified several ways to improve the system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
The team then identified the nature of the candidate dwarf galaxies by comparing their colors and structures to observations of other dwarf galaxies.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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