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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
the endless debate about the connection between crime and poverty
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Relevance
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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
there's a problem at the connection where the outside wire is hooked up to the inside wiring
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as in contact
an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world
I have a connection in Hollywood who might be able to get you a part in a movie
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as in merger
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
that bridge is the only connection between the island and the mainland
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as in relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent
that last comment of yours has no connection with what we've been talking about for the last hour
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
in a truly secular society there is no connection between church and state
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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
enjoyed self-employment and never wanted a connection with a big company
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Recent Examples of connection
Freedom Over Force – Let connections unfold at their own pace.
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Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Fans can also sell their tickets using a connection to SeatGeek or directly transfer them to other users.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This form of connection is built on recognizable cultural codes that allow young people to identify with each other even when their political systems differ.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Here’s their wrestling — real estate connection.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Fans can also sell their tickets using a connection to SeatGeek or directly transfer them to other users.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This form of connection is built on recognizable cultural codes that allow young people to identify with each other even when their political systems differ.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Here’s their wrestling — real estate connection.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
Noun
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These pressures not only shape male friendships, but in familial relationships between fathers, sons, and brothers, and how men perceive vulnerability and emotional literacy.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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As much as Jones has tried to downplay it, the relationship between him and Parsons was a notable factor in the sides’ separating.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nestled near the junction of the 405, 5 and 22 freeways is a sweet little oasis of calm and beauty called the Bowers Museum.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Pitt, driving, brought the car to a stop at the junction.—
Jay Glennie,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Previously, dog owners were only required to report bites to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, with no obligation to share contact information with victims — leading to many unreported incidents, according to the agency.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Handcuffing of Children Another bill will prevent children who are younger 14 from being handcuffed upon initial contact with a police officer, with some exceptions such as when it is needed for public safety, according to a press statement from the Connecticut Senate Democrats.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The merger will require approval from the Higher Learning Commission -- which could take several months -- but the goal is to have that imprimatur in time for the fall 2026 semester.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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The agreement, which allowed HPE to complete the merger with relatively small tweaks, prompted the firing of two DOJ officials and exposed a rift within the MAGA world.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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That relevance has stuck in Kansas City three weeks later.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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With the political violence in his new movie One Battle After Another, Sean Penn is aware of the film’s growing cultural relevance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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The leaders and companies that accomplish this will remember 2025-2030 not for jobs lost, but for becoming pioneers of the age of human-AI partnerships, reshaping entire industries.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The building used by ICE is owned by a family partnership whose beneficiaries are not listed publicly.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced after Sunday's comeback win that Flacco will retain his position as the starter, despite the presence of rookie signal-callers Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders on the roster.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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An English teacher took me aside and drew a rectangle on a piece of paper, placed a shooting arrow on each corner of the rectangle, plus one halfway along the horizontal top line, and a final arrow, in the same position, down below.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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About four months after Auditor Allison Ball sued Beshear's administration over its failure to implement a bill concerning kinship care, a Frankfort judge has tossed out the lawsuit.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Dark Hearts biker gang being targeted by Robbie has its own internal code, rigorously enforcing obedience but also offering members kinship, even a warped kind of mentorship.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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