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
Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For Hugel, the French DJ and producer, music has always been a form of mapmaking - connecting the rhythms of his Marseille childhood with global dance floors.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Family-friendly Offerings The property offers two connecting rooms, each with a total capacity of four guests, which are ideally suited for families.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
By the mid-2010s, these proxies were connecting, networking, sharing plans and technical knowledge, and operating in sync.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
The museum is dedicated to building community by connecting the past to the future, and is expected to make an announcement about its new location this year.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, Solar Orbiter has delivered the first direct evidence connecting electrons measured in space with their origins.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
PortKC is coordinating all that construction at the Berkley Riverfront and working with city officials and other entities in connecting the once isolated area with the rest of the city.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
On its second drive, Cal Poly covered 72 yards on 10 plays, Dieffenbach this time connecting with Briscoe for a 14-yard TD.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Mescal went on to say that his close friendship with O’Connor made the journey of their characters in The History of Sound even more powerful and emotionally connecting.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For Hugel, the French DJ and producer, music has always been a form of mapmaking - connecting the rhythms of his Marseille childhood with global dance floors.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Family-friendly Offerings The property offers two connecting rooms, each with a total capacity of four guests, which are ideally suited for families.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
By the mid-2010s, these proxies were connecting, networking, sharing plans and technical knowledge, and operating in sync.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
The museum is dedicated to building community by connecting the past to the future, and is expected to make an announcement about its new location this year.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, Solar Orbiter has delivered the first direct evidence connecting electrons measured in space with their origins.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
PortKC is coordinating all that construction at the Berkley Riverfront and working with city officials and other entities in connecting the once isolated area with the rest of the city.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
On its second drive, Cal Poly covered 72 yards on 10 plays, Dieffenbach this time connecting with Briscoe for a 14-yard TD.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connecting
Noun
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Kenneth Cole has long been a champion of the merging of fashion and social impact.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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If zipper merging is legal in your state, then it should be used during times of heavy, slow-moving traffic.—
Ahmed Jawadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Blue Frontier is commercializing the technology by integrating it into its Dedicated Outdoor Air System, a 20-ton unit installed in Florida, which controls temperature and humidity while operating primarily during periods of solar photovoltaic production.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Show 25, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, took a more conservative approach to integrating college IP this year, adding eight schools that players can send their avatars to, including LSU, Texas and UCLA.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Marines are trained for fast, flexible missions combining air, land, and sea tactics.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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By combining robotics and environmental science, the researchers are creating cost-effective tools that improve data collection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Commit to regularly offering valuable insights so people start recognizing your name and associating it with expertise.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stories about vampires drinking young blood to maintain their youthful glow and ancient civilizations associating blood with having special powers have been circulating for a long time.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Israel’s internal conflict, the unfolding war in Gaza and the hostage situation are all connected to the battle over our country's identity.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lectra is helping the industry move faster, smarter, and more connected than ever before.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Union Pacific is calling this merger the nation’s first truly transcontinental railroad, although for practical purposes, the first complete rail connection was completed 156 years ago.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The move would mark an important milestone for Nvidia -backed Cohesity, which shelved IPO plans in 2021 to first execute a complex merger with its rival Veritas’ data protection unit, according to Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, Nvidia’s strategy of tightly coupling hardware with its software stack, combined with the broad adoption of CUDA Toolkit, creates a high barrier for competitors.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Belfast, a new generation of chefs are fusing global flavors with local ingredients; establishments like Stix and Stones, a premier steak and seafood restaurant; and Hendrix, a modern restaurant with cuisine ranging from Italian pastas to tacos—can’t be skipped.—
Louise Kavanagh,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
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Deep tech innovation focuses on developing disruptive technology that answers global challenges, while fusing multidisciplinary sectors like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, among others.—
Joseph Nathan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Connecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connecting. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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