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
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
That drive ended with Darnold and Smith-Njigba connecting for a 14-yard touchdown.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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.
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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.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
By connecting the mid-June high with the action from early June, a clear potential cup-and-handle pattern begins to emerge.
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Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
These ramps would include those connecting Florida’s Turnpike and the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) onto the Golden Glades.
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Howard Cohen
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Here is what is driving the resurgence and why the centuries-old game is connecting with a new generation of players.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The 2025-26 cohort completed 12 in-person sessions and experiences and eight virtual workshops, all led by and connecting fellows directly with working film and television professionals, including showrunners, writers, directors, producers, agents, and managers.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The foundation, a nonprofit based in Kerrville and founded in 1982, says it is dedicated to improving the quality of life across the Hill Country region by connecting donors with community needs.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
There is an underground tunnel connecting the main hotel and the lobby/restaurant building, which makes navigating the area much easier in a wheelchair or for those looking to avoid a cold (but quick) commute.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Since last year, Roman Rashada, a former defensive back at Arizona State (2023) and Ole Miss (2022), has generated nearly seven figures as an intermediary connecting class members seeking upfront cash with a company that purchases claims.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
Two of the company's vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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
Znotins acknowledges that the airline makes prices for those non-connecting trips expensive to discourage non-connecting customers from booking them.
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Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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
For that reason, executive travel remains essential for driving high-stakes deals forward, securing major partnerships, connecting with suppliers, and building trust through face-to-face interactions.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
By connecting the mid-June high with the action from early June, a clear potential cup-and-handle pattern begins to emerge.
—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
These ramps would include those connecting Florida’s Turnpike and the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) onto the Golden Glades.
—
Howard Cohen
june 24,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Here is what is driving the resurgence and why the centuries-old game is connecting with a new generation of players.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The 2025-26 cohort completed 12 in-person sessions and experiences and eight virtual workshops, all led by and connecting fellows directly with working film and television professionals, including showrunners, writers, directors, producers, agents, and managers.
—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The foundation, a nonprofit based in Kerrville and founded in 1982, says it is dedicated to improving the quality of life across the Hill Country region by connecting donors with community needs.
—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
There is an underground tunnel connecting the main hotel and the lobby/restaurant building, which makes navigating the area much easier in a wheelchair or for those looking to avoid a cold (but quick) commute.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Since last year, Roman Rashada, a former defensive back at Arizona State (2023) and Ole Miss (2022), has generated nearly seven figures as an intermediary connecting class members seeking upfront cash with a company that purchases claims.
—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connecting
Noun
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With the merging of offshore wind power with oil and gas operations, this project aims to drive down the carbon emissions generated by daily offshore oilfield activities.
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But that’s in part because the district took preemptive measures to cut costs this year, including 5% to 10% cuts across all departments and the merging of two middle schools.
Adjective
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Furthermore, Morris believes that the tvScientific acquisition expands Pinterest’s reach into connected TV advertising, expanding the value of the platform’s users offsite.
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By simply looking at the exam paper, the glasses could transmit questions to a connected AI large language models, which generated answers and displayed them on the lenses.
Verb
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Segregation laws prevented Black students from integrating into Euless schools in 1950.
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Spotify's landmark partnership with FC Barcelona reimagined traditional sports sponsorship by integrating artists directly into the club's global platform.
Verb
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Reuters reported in 2026 that Meta introduced prescription smart glasses through its Ray-Ban partnership, combining prescription lenses with wearable technology.
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The Nike Air Force 1 Low has taken on denim and patent leather uppers separately, and now a material exercise is somehow combining both at once.
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Campbell argues that Latchford’s donations helped bolster his credibility as a scholar by associating his name with top institutions.
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Hoffman has apologized for associating with Epstein.
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For longtime customer Nita Lynch, who has banked with FirstBank since 1975, the merger has meant spending hours updating routing numbers, retirement accounts and automatic payments.
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Scientists believe the galactic wind is being driven by intense star formation and supernova explosions triggered by the merger, though a supermassive black hole could also be playing a role.
Adjective
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Kar, the company’s CEO, was a founding team member at Palo Alto Networks and oversaw Juniper Networks’ entire Ethernet portfolio before the two joined forces at Auradine, a blockchain and AI chip startup where Upscale was incubated.
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The 28-year-old has won eight Grands Prix across nine seasons for Ferrari, having initially joined the joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016.
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In the first three weeks of the experience, each couple splits, with each person coupling up with someone new.
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But the umpires confirmed the home run, coupling Adell with Canseco in numerous social media posts.
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“Connecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connecting. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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