1
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
New Atlas, 28 July 2025
These devices expand your Wi-Fi’s reach with a second network using your router as the source, creating a chokepoint for every connected device.
—Darleene Powells, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
At the Brand Library and Art Museum, stalks of grass connected to mechanical blocks on the ground moved according to Martian wind patterns recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Stay connected to your drone’s camera in real time over long distances.
—New Atlas, 28 July 2025
These devices expand your Wi-Fi’s reach with a second network using your router as the source, creating a chokepoint for every connected device.
—Darleene Powells, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
Adjective
However, the Golden Globes ceremony is not the only event connected to the awards show that is streaming on Sunday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
At the Brand Library and Art Museum, stalks of grass connected to mechanical blocks on the ground moved according to Martian wind patterns recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connected
Adjective
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Step 2 – Develop Character To Increase Psychological Safety Unlike personality, which is considered semi-stable with no associated development paradigm, character behaviors are habits that can be developed but can also erode.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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However, other information, including associated reminders and tasks, remains stored.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The most robust effort to date comes from Germany’s Deutsche Fußball Liga, with a mandatory environmental sustainability criteria being integrated into club licensing regulations for Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 in 2022.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Wilmore and Williams were integrated with the Crew-9 mission in September under a plan NASA laid out months ago.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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Once a star has fused the helium in its core fully, an inert carbon-oxygen core arises, with helium burning in a shell around it and hydrogen burning in a shell around that.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Apr. 2025
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The final effect, roughly akin to Jacques Cousteau fused with Mark Cousins, will bemuse some and beguile many.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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The statement suggests that the patient’s liver enzymes were elevated, which often indicates damage to cells in the organ and is an issue that has been linked to some other obesity drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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This can often indicate damage to liver cells, an issue that has been linked to other weight-loss drugs, according to CNBC.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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The pilot, who was also killed, has not been identified yet.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The victims of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River off New York City have been identified.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Supports Blood Sugar Regulation Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, and blood sugar are all interrelated.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Two interrelated fears that have caused mounting public alarm with respect to the Trump Administration involve unchecked executive power and the erosion of the rule of law.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
28 June 2025
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Epstein died in jail awaiting trial on related charges in 2019.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
25 July 2025
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The administration continues to stick by its stance on the files, but has called for federal courts to release grand jury testimony in related investigations including Maxwell's case.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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This attention underscores the interconnected nature of regional trade dynamics and the potential ripple effects of bilateral agreements on neighboring economies.—
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CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Before the world became so interconnected and communication was more difficult, geography allowed some states to live without allies.—
MARGARET MACMILLAN,
Foreign Affairs,
21 July 2025
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“Connected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connected. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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