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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as in associated
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Recent Examples of connected
Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Similarly, new product features including four FAST channels designed for lean-back viewing on connected TVs failed to gain traction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 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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Unpredictable prices, uncertain markets The piece of equipment that’s stranded in Field’s factory – an electrical resistor that aids braking on an industrial truck – is a daily reminder of just how connected Post Glover and thousands of other American companies are to the rest of the world.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Similarly, new product features including four FAST channels designed for lean-back viewing on connected TVs failed to gain traction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 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
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In the meantime, firms have flagged any associated macroeconomic downturn and dampening of consumer sentiment as a key concern.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Assuming agent fees of 10 per cent on the transfer plus associated levies, Norgaard’s signing will add £5.1m in amortisation costs to Arsenal’s 2025-26 figures, then £5.8m in 2026-27.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
10 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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Officers made contact with the suspect, now identified as McMichaels.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Digital Banking Experiences Will Evolve Through Three Phases As consumers adopt new digital experiences and technologies mature, Forrester expects digital banking experiences to evolve through three interrelated and mutually reinforcing phases: Assistive experiences.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The two cases present two interrelated legal questions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The city 311 database shows numerous complaints of animal abuse or unsanitary conditions and related complaints at the address going back to 2014.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Target has tapped the promotional strategy frequently in recent years, cutting or maintaining prices on important seasonal categories such as toys or Thanksgiving meal supplies, while also promoting lists of related items as falling under a certain amount.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The Batman spawned Reeves' own mini-cinematic Bat-verse of interconnected movies and shows, called The Batman Epic Crime Saga, which remains separate from what Gunn is planning for the main DC Universe slate of projects.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
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Prior to founding Parallax, Jung served as Head of Visual Development for Universal’s Dark Universe, overseeing the visual direction of interconnected features.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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“Connected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connected. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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