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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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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
MapFour’s RideGuard system brings navigation, ride data, and anti-theft tools into one connected platform. — New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026 The two connected five times during Friday’s practice, including one pass in which Wilson leaped over Azareye’h Thomas and made the catch at its highest point. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 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
  • Tracey Amon is seeking the complete valuation report and all associated work product, including the list of artworks examined, comparables considered, the valuation methodology, and all relevant correspondence.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Studies also suggest that individuals with migraine are more susceptible to brain freeze, probably because the trigeminal nerve and its associated pain pathways are already hypersensitive.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of associated
Verb
  • First, a dual-layer receiver comprising a perovskite laser cell coupled to a thermoelectric generator was designed.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • If your tests need updating every time a developer touches the UI, they're coupled to the wrong abstraction.
    — Asad Khan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of coupled
Verb
  • Each blocked multiple lanes and combined to cause miles of delays, which also sent extra traffic into downtown Atlanta.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Those two rotated fluidly throughout, combined well and have developed a strong on-pitch connection.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
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  • Bryan DiGirolamo, special agent in charge of ATF New York, told CNN the more guns are traced, the more crimes between the US and Canada can be linked, ultimately exposing trafficking rings.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The new couple—who were first linked after reportedly meeting at Tribeca Film Festival—have been spotted sporadically over the last few months.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 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
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  • 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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  • After 9/11, the Bush administration fused counterterrorism with national defense through the global war on terrorism.
    — Melinda Haas, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of fused
Verb
  • Friends identified the woman as Susan Solari, the longtime owner of Hinterland German Shepherds, a breeding operation that had been based on the property for decades.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The crash victim, identified as a 66-year-old man, was taken out of the woods by the fire department using specialized vehicles and transferred to an ambulance which transported him to Life Star.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
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