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adjective

Definition of connectednext
as in associated

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verb

past tense of connect
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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2
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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3
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
Martin isn’t well connected among major donors, or among leadership on Capitol Hill. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026 On a scale of 1-5, 97% of students gave the program a 3 in helping people at their school feel more connected, supported and hopeful. — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
Topline This is the week when everything appears to happen in sequence, but none of it is connected. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Some 25 participants connected to six projects gathered in person in Locarno for six days of mentoring and networking during the festival this year. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for connected
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connected
  1. associated
  2. coupled
  3. combined
  4. linked
  5. joined
  6. integrated
  7. fused
  8. identified
Adjective
  • Nevada has the service industry unions because of Las Vegas; Michigan has the auto industry and associated manufacturing support industries; Virginia is home to more federal workers than any other state.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Pearson acknowledged that Boise State still needs to set complete budgets for revenue sharing and the associated costs of the switch to a new conference.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of associated
Verb
  • Keep the model layer, retrieval layer, semantic layer and integration layer loosely coupled wherever possible.
    — Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • First, a dual-layer receiver comprising a perovskite laser cell coupled to a thermoelectric generator was designed.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
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  • The Ravens also went with an all-rookie running back rotation, and the trio of fifth-round pick Adam Randall and undrafted rookies Elijah Tau-Tolliver and Dontae McMillan combined for 128 rushing yards on 31 carries.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Collaborating with Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic, the team has developed high-definition panels combined with physical characters.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • Frequent population movements linked to mining and people fleeing armed conflict add another complication, as people can move before surveillance teams are able to follow up with them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Interestingly enough, before Chandler was cast in the role, Josh Brolin was linked with the part.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of linked
Adjective
  • 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
  • The 28-year-old has won eight Grands Prix across nine seasons for Ferrari, having initially joined the joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Definition of joined
Verb
  • That means coach Luis Enrique may not have his strongest XI fully sharp or fully integrated.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, for instance, Apple integrated iPhone 17 Pro devices as cameras during MLB broadcasts.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrated
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  • The phrase fused long-standing claims that alligators preferred Black flesh with newer stories of Black children being used to attract the reptiles.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There are six red flags of CDR that signify an identity fused to work, where self-worth depends on achievement.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fused
Verb
  • The Puerto Rican boxer had brain surgery but never fully recovered from his injuries, identified as a large subdural hematoma, and was in a persistent vegetative state.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Institute for Justice, a nonprofit law firm specializing in civil liberties cases, identified over 100 incidents of automatic license plate reader abuse, including stalking and wrongful stops.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
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