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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
Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Jewish teachings explain that the soul remains connected to the body after death.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
During the pandemic, Charo connected with her fans through live videos and a fun, off-the-cuff cooking show.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
This graph had no cliques — clusters of nodes that are all connected to one another.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Jewish teachings explain that the soul remains connected to the body after death.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
None have been charged with a crime connected to the investigation.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
During the pandemic, Charo connected with her fans through live videos and a fun, off-the-cuff cooking show.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connected
Adjective
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Chery will buy the land, buildings, and associated assets of the Nissan property, subject to regulatory approvals.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Giveaway or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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As part-owner of Coppo and a member of its Board of Directors, Giuditta Soldadino has coupled her respect for the winery’s history with an eye on the future.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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The couple subsequently divorced; Alexia was four when her mom coupled up with Matt.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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The pop of blue, combined with the retro-eque design, is sure to make any outfit stand out.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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The guard scored 15 of his game-high 23 points in the fourth quarter while his teammates combined for 13.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Why Neutrals Calm The Mind Mazumdar said neutral tones are closely linked to a sense of calm, clarity and stability in terms of brain function.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The retrospective study would analyze existing health records to identify patterns linked to historical pollution exposure.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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From the pews, those gathered joined musicians, clapping and raising their hands in the air to begin the service.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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So Garcia re-joined in tricky circumstances, and with a lot of expectation on his shoulders.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The leaders’ commitment to those key values was integrated thoughtfully through sourcing and packaging decisions.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Flight tests confirmed its performance, and its modular architecture allows it to be integrated into a range of UAV platforms, supporting broader use beyond the initial rollout.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons are fused into one mega-resort called Park City Mountain, while two other areas opened—Cherry Peak in 2015 and Woodward in 2020.—
Tim Neville,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
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High-resolution cameras, inertial sensors, and microphones continuously stream information that must be processed, fused, and acted on in milliseconds.—
Victor Dey,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The other teen killed was earlier identified as Elizabeth Angle by her family.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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He’s identified as a Mexican drug trafficker in the money laundering indictment filed in Miami federal court.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Connected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connected. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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