as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the connecting of the truck to the trailer was easily accomplished
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as in integrating
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 combining
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 associating
to think of (something) in combination
opera is popularly connected with high society
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Recent Examples of connecting
NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Once viewed as a niche medium, podcasts now stand at the forefront of connecting audiences with authentic voices and amplifying narratives that reflect Latin music’s global influence.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The position also activates your core and upper body, improving the function of your thoracic spine (the middle section connecting to your ribs).
—Jakob Roze, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
About a third of the funding will go toward sidewalk design, engineering and construction in 10 Nashville neighborhoods, connecting pedestrians to major transit routes.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Oct. 2025
And how it was set up so that even a local break — in the branch connecting Nigeria to the main trunk of 2Africa, say — wouldn’t affect connectivity in other countries.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
When integrated with the EH216-S fleet for shorter flights, the VT35 could anchor a scalable low-altitude transportation network connecting city centers directly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
The new route will act as a connecting flight, for those who choose, to Dallas with a one-stop, no-plane-change itinerary.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The island’s inhabitants trace their roots not to nearby shores but hundreds of miles away — in a historical saga connecting Tabarca to Italy and North Africa.
—Miquel Ros, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The band members credit their love for music for saving them from connecting with the wrong crowd in the '90s, when gang violence was at its peak on the city's east side, which was a popular destination for immigrants.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Once viewed as a niche medium, podcasts now stand at the forefront of connecting audiences with authentic voices and amplifying narratives that reflect Latin music’s global influence.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The position also activates your core and upper body, improving the function of your thoracic spine (the middle section connecting to your ribs).
—Jakob Roze, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
About a third of the funding will go toward sidewalk design, engineering and construction in 10 Nashville neighborhoods, connecting pedestrians to major transit routes.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Oct. 2025
And how it was set up so that even a local break — in the branch connecting Nigeria to the main trunk of 2Africa, say — wouldn’t affect connectivity in other countries.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
When integrated with the EH216-S fleet for shorter flights, the VT35 could anchor a scalable low-altitude transportation network connecting city centers directly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
The new route will act as a connecting flight, for those who choose, to Dallas with a one-stop, no-plane-change itinerary.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
The island’s inhabitants trace their roots not to nearby shores but hundreds of miles away — in a historical saga connecting Tabarca to Italy and North Africa.
—Miquel Ros, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connecting
Noun
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Venus enters Libra on the 13th and the New Moon follows on the 21st, lighting up your sector of intimacy, merging, and emotional contracts.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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Any disruptions in the merging of the SDF into the Syrian state raises the risk of an ISIS resurgence.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The McMaster team’s broader research highlights how integrating biosensors, wearables, and AI could revolutionize diagnostics for women’s health — from reproductive conditions to cancer and osteoporosis.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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With the right guardrails, integrating AI and other emerging technologies can help boards decode complex issues faster, accelerate upskilling, and enhance decision-making.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By combining maneuverability, reusability and speed, Arc could reshape both emergency response and battlefield supply chains.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Baltimore lost both games with backup QB Cooper Rush under center, combining for just 13 total points in losses to the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another drawback is that multitasking in remote meetings is sometimes perceived as inappropriate behavior, with some individuals explicitly associating it with being impolite.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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To give some dimension to the flat caricature of her and of Mignini that people were associating with this story.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In our studies, people who engaged in collaborative riffing with new acquaintances felt significantly closer and more connected.—
Maya Rossignac-Milon
Erica Boothby,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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They were born and raised in the internet era and have been engaging with computers, tablets, smartphones, and other connected devices from an early age.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, Tracker data showed that cross-border merger and acquisition deals remain largely unchanged, and in fact, trade uncertainty has deterred some smaller cross-border investments and purchases.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Tving, founded in 2020, has rapidly emerged as a leader in Korea’s streaming landscape and is currently working on a merger with Wavve, another major Korean streaming service.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Universities expanded dramatically in the second half of the 20th century to meet companies’ demand for skilled labor, further coupling higher education to market incentives.—
Chris Wegemer,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
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Numerical simulations and a theoretical quantum model validated the experimental results, confirming that the two phonon modes were indeed in the ultrastrong coupling regime.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Few companies have approached that challenge with the obsessive engineering of PITAKA, a brand known for fusing advanced materials with minimalist form.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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The folk dream, as the movie presents it, was about music of various stripes fusing into a community of spiritual and political power.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Connecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connecting. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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