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
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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Everyone planning, strategizing, connecting, feeding one another.
—Katherine Packert Burke, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
That means lots of connecting gears and levers, and pushing those dastardly little plugs into holes.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
To date, Spotify has helped artists generate more than $1 billion in ticket sales by connecting fans with live shows through our ticketing partners.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The project is located in the state of Yap, a remote east-to-west island chain that sits along key maritime and air routes connecting Hawaii, Guam and East Asia.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
To create the rankings, the site collected data from 10,000 flights connecting the 550 largest airports in the world.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
For those looking to explore further, the Etihad Rail high-speed train is set to launch in 2026, connecting the airport to Dubai in 30 minutes.
—Chase Jordan
january 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
Maryland's redistricting plan shifts state's 1st district on the Eastern Shore —crossing the Bay Bridge — connecting it to Anne Arundel and Howard counties.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
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
Combat these fears by connecting your negotiation to your identity and personal goals.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Everyone planning, strategizing, connecting, feeding one another.
—Katherine Packert Burke, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
That means lots of connecting gears and levers, and pushing those dastardly little plugs into holes.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
To date, Spotify has helped artists generate more than $1 billion in ticket sales by connecting fans with live shows through our ticketing partners.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The project is located in the state of Yap, a remote east-to-west island chain that sits along key maritime and air routes connecting Hawaii, Guam and East Asia.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
To create the rankings, the site collected data from 10,000 flights connecting the 550 largest airports in the world.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
For those looking to explore further, the Etihad Rail high-speed train is set to launch in 2026, connecting the airport to Dubai in 30 minutes.
—Chase Jordan
january 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
Maryland's redistricting plan shifts state's 1st district on the Eastern Shore —crossing the Bay Bridge — connecting it to Anne Arundel and Howard counties.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connecting
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This engine provides strong performance for highway merging, overtaking, and spirited driving, while maintaining smooth and responsive handling.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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This is attributed to two branches of the jet stream merging, and the dip in the jet stream elongating more, which allows for stronger rising motion ahead of the system.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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As crypto becomes more connected to the global financial market, price analysis is unlikely to cover all of them.—
Matthew Kayser,
Freep.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Tensor network methods reduce this complexity by breaking large tensors into smaller, connected pieces, allowing classical computers to approximate quantum states, albeit with some loss of precision.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The team says that integrating quantum batteries into computer architecture could offer a pathway to faster processing and superior energy efficiency.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, delays with permitting and the high capex costs of constructing heat networks and integrating data centers to the system make scaling the model challenging.—
April Roach,Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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There’s an urge to reconnect with our heritage, and people are undertaking ancestry pilgrimages, combining boots-on-the-ground investigation into family trees and searching for documents in town halls, with discovering the places our ancestors used to call home.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Until now, combining such materials with complex 3D microstructures remained out of reach.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the dolphins may also be associating with non-dolphin-eating orcas to learn to distinguish their sounds from those of the threatening mammal-eating killer whales.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Dec. 2025
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Hellfire Club Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) is the only one still associating himself with the Hellfire Club at Hawkins High School, because the rest of the student body still thinks Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn) is responsible for killing Vecna’s victims last season.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Nov. 2025
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This marks the first ever joint overall deal between PTVS and CBS Studios and the latest major signing for Paramount since the closing of the Paramount-Skydance merger last year.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The news came a month before David Ellison’s Skydance closed its merger with Paramount.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hamspon is employing a simplified one-dimensional model to accelerate simulations while coupling thermodynamic and neutronic effects.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Best Color Pairings for Chocolate Brown Don’t be scared to dress your walls in this bold earth tone, says Mellan-Matulewicz, particularly when coupling it with subtle neutrals.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Corridos tumbados embody the biculturalism experienced by Mexican Americans, fusing lo de aquí with lo de allá.—
Andrea Flores
Jan. 8,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adorned with 3,000 pendants, including 2,000 in signature Baccarat red crystal from fusing clear crystal with 24-karat gold powder, the opulent work of art is cradled by 15-foot installation and available for public viewing and viral social media moments day and night.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Connecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connecting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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