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
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
That drive ended with Darnold and Smith-Njigba connecting for a 14-yard touchdown.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The power-plant theory is an iteration of that tradition—a movement away from mystical explanations such as the Curse of the Billy Goat and toward shareable deep dives, investigations, and dot-connecting.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
SpaceX's Starlink constellation, which now totals more than 9,100 operational satellites, provides internet access to areas around the world where other means of connecting are either sparse non existent.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Thankfully, due to a lot of personal research, the connecting of many dots, and a strong Wi-Fi signal, Teddy has uncovered the truth.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Linda Davis, 52, was in her fourth year teaching special education in Savannah’s public schools and had a gift for connecting with students, her colleagues and family said.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
He was born and raised in Dallas and enjoys history and connecting with people from places unfamiliar to him.
—Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
If travelers are flying into or out of San Francisco's airport and have a connecting flight, folks should expect delays and plan accordingly when booking their tickets.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Jason Blazakis, executive director of the Center on Terrorism, Extremism and Counterterrorism, says connecting the case to Antifa members is a stretch.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
This creates greater absorption, connecting vitamin C directly to the cell membrane.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The program will focus on career exploration and work-based learning for students across three school districts, connecting classrooms with local employers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
That drive ended with Darnold and Smith-Njigba connecting for a 14-yard touchdown.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The power-plant theory is an iteration of that tradition—a movement away from mystical explanations such as the Curse of the Billy Goat and toward shareable deep dives, investigations, and dot-connecting.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
SpaceX's Starlink constellation, which now totals more than 9,100 operational satellites, provides internet access to areas around the world where other means of connecting are either sparse non existent.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Thankfully, due to a lot of personal research, the connecting of many dots, and a strong Wi-Fi signal, Teddy has uncovered the truth.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Additional improvements include new landscaping, pedestrian and bike paths connecting E and H Streets to the existing Bayside Park, picnic tables, benches, shade structures and trees.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Linda Davis, 52, was in her fourth year teaching special education in Savannah’s public schools and had a gift for connecting with students, her colleagues and family said.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
He was born and raised in Dallas and enjoys history and connecting with people from places unfamiliar to him.
—Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
If travelers are flying into or out of San Francisco's airport and have a connecting flight, folks should expect delays and plan accordingly when booking their tickets.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Jason Blazakis, executive director of the Center on Terrorism, Extremism and Counterterrorism, says connecting the case to Antifa members is a stretch.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
This creates greater absorption, connecting vitamin C directly to the cell membrane.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The program will focus on career exploration and work-based learning for students across three school districts, connecting classrooms with local employers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connecting
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This seamless merging of set design and original architecture can be seen in the room where the roundtable discussions take place, the castle’s Great Hall.—
Alison McDermott,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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The assessment could result in the merging of the two departments, the mayor said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Talking openly with your kids and caring for your own health can help your whole family feel more connected and understood.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2026
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The break occurred as agency workers and contractors were preparing the tunnel and connected pipes for testing.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rather than relying solely on traditional marketing pathways, Drake began integrating artificial intelligence into the winery’s operational framework, initially as an efficiency tool, but gradually as a creative extension of the brand.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those concerts transformed the group dynamic, thoroughly integrating Lewis into the Messthetics and distilling a chemistry that feels natural and unforced.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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With a dedication to combining the Renaissance with a modern aesthetic, his design ethos embodies fashion futurism, technology and cultural heritage.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Somali officials say operations will continue in coordination with international partners, combining ground offensives, intelligence gathering and reconstruction efforts in retaken towns.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This rhetoric is employed to justify the state taking life, by associating the dead with national villainy.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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This result is likely because of stereotypes associating Asian American students with higher GPAs and Black students with lower GPAs.—
Kenji Yoshino,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For example, media scrutiny and social media attention around an executive’s relationship with Epstein could cost a Wall Street bank a lucrative role advising on an IPO or a mega merger.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Far from believing job losses would be a consequence of the merger, Browning thinks in the longer term the deal would create more posts as outside investment floods in.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Try coupling the seasonal shades with a glossy nude foundation for a refined effect.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each season, a group of singles stay in a villa with the goal of coupling up or risk banishment.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The director cleverly dishes out these double meanings from start to finish, fusing the parental experience with tons of gore, hysteria, visual gags and occasional jump scares.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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But the end goal is to use deuterium and helium-3, which Helion aims to produce by fusing the same deuterium atoms.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Connecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connecting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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