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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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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
Smart home services add security, automation and connected devices. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Google is cracking down on an Israeli residential proxy provider for allegedly abusing connected TV devices to host internet traffic for hackers. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026
Verb
In going to Capitol Hill and speaking with policymakers, the astronauts were able to share some of the experiences that the public connected to so deeply. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 July 2026 Hunt withdrew a previous endorsement of Platner after the Times story last month and was connected with Racicot soon afterward to offer her support. — Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 July 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
  • Pineapple contains bromelain, a group of protein-digesting enzymes, which help your body better digest and absorb protein foods and their associated nutrients.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
  • Guests can take part in an associated passport program until July 31.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
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  • For the project, scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, directly coupled concentrating photovoltaic cells with proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer cells.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • The stock market has become more strongly coupled to the Fed.
    — George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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  • Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox, who have won seven of nine games.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox (39-48), who have won seven of nine games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of combined
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  • This is because their orange coloration is linked to the X-chromosome.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Andretti Global is in positive talks to retain Marcus Ericsson, while Dennis Hauger, previously linked to Andretti, is now exploring other options, intensifying the 2027 grid's dynamic changes.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 4 July 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
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  • Its compact design allows it to be integrated into a wide range of robotic platforms with minimal space requirements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • Other technologies now used as part of IVF suggest that AI could soon become more integrated, despite its potentially small effect on the success of pregnancy and birth.
    — Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of integrated
Verb
  • The real breakthrough is continuous data lineage fused with identity-aware governance, where every dataset, permission and transfer is traceable in real time.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Gompers’s line drawings fused Heinz Edelmann with the woodblock frontispiece of the Chinese translation of the Diamond Sutra.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026
Definition of fused
Verb
  • The Wayne County Coroner's Office identified the victims as Hiteshkumar Suthar, Hinaben Suthar and Isha Suthar, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • If your pet already has a microchip, make sure the information is up to date; sometimes, even pets with microchips can’t be identified because the phone number associated with them has been disconnected.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
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