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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
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
In one breathtaking sequence, the waves of the ocean, of the bark lines of the tree, and of Kristen’s hair all swirl together through the harmony of a connected world.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 May 2026
While the industry knows the iPhone 18 isn’t expected until Spring 2027, the general audience may not be as connected.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Adjective
Fernández wants guards who can defend, pressure the ball and function within a connected offense.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
In one breathtaking sequence, the waves of the ocean, of the bark lines of the tree, and of Kristen’s hair all swirl together through the harmony of a connected world.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Verb
Director Mike Flanagan’s version of The Exorcist has been billed as an all-new story and not connected to the world of the franchise.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 May 2026
While the industry knows the iPhone 18 isn’t expected until Spring 2027, the general audience may not be as connected.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connected
Adjective
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And other patients may well have better options through commercial drug discount programs, which offer far more products, or through their insurance and associated drug company copayment cards.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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An associated entity was originally understood as a booster group or NIL collective, but its technical meaning under the language of the settlement extends further.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Singles could meet someone witty, while those of you who are coupled spice things up with laughter and fun plans together.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The show starts with 16 single contestants, where four are coupled up, and the rest are single.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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With data centers the size of dozens of football fields combined sprouting up around the country, residents have protested the construction of AI infrastructure, which McKinsey projected to touch $7 trillion in capital expenditures by 2030.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until completely combined.—
Shelly Westerhausen Worcel,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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With 3 billion monthly active users, Instagram has played a huge role in the influencer economy, which is closely linked to the world of fashion.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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The company has faced US scrutiny over hacking campaigns linked to the Chinese government.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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The now 27-year-old joined fellow La Liga side Elche on loan for the rest of the season in late August but has not been able to establish himself as first-choice there.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The rising senior joined teammate Giacomo Sanfilippo, a linebacker, as the first three commitments from the Orlando area’s 2027 class.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The company has integrated e-cargo delivery bikes into its last-mile operations in some cities over the past few years.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The goal is to have systems that work together so that radar made by different companies in different countries can be integrated to share data and track threats, King said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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What began as a brush fire fused into a single, town-eating front.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The song perfectly fused signature elements from both genres, creating a club hit that peaked at Number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and gave Bad Bunny, a then-rising star, his first top ten on the chart as a lead artist.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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The Kansas Highway Patrol identified a Leavenworth woman as the person killed in a single-vehicle crash in Johnson County Tuesday afternoon.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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According to Altizer, nothing was found during those searches, and without a specific location identified in the Willow Creek area, law enforcement has yet to conduct a thorough ground search there.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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“Connected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connected. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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