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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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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
These changes include severable mechanical and fluid connections for the engine section to jettison from the rocket, plus a heat shield and parachute to safely bring the engines back for an ocean recovery downrange from the launch pad.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Pi is free and easy to mine with just a smartphone and an internet connection, lowering the financial, knowledge, and technology barriers of entry into the Web3 world.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Beyond her clinical work, Nina creates opportunities for connection and reflection.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Aug. 2025
Still, remember that no app can replace the value of human connection.
—Robert Cannon, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Pi is free and easy to mine with just a smartphone and an internet connection, lowering the financial, knowledge, and technology barriers of entry into the Web3 world.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Beyond her clinical work, Nina creates opportunities for connection and reflection.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Aug. 2025
Still, remember that no app can replace the value of human connection.
—Robert Cannon, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
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From 1975 to the present day, Ruf Automobile has had a symbiotic relationship with Porsche—until the past few years, Ruf used Porsche bodies in white as canvases to reflect his vision of performance and design.—
Christian Gilbertsen,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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This not only builds stronger relationships, but also removes unnecessary friction for everyone involved.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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As of Thursday, Highway 166 was closed from the northern junction of Highway 101 in Santa Maria to Perkins Road in New Cuyama, according to the California Department of Transportation.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Under the latest TxDOT proposal, the interstate would go from five to three lanes at that junction, with two lanes dedicated to traffic exiting onto Texas 174.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Aug. 2025
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Although identified as a victim, Huynh was never called to testify as prosecutors lost contact with both her and her lawyer ahead of the trial, despite being subpoenaed.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The usual solutions to the issue are either picking up a pair of reading glasses, or swapping your daily lenses or contact lenses for bifocals.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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This was spelled out by new co-Motion Picture chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein on Wednesday at a Paramount-Skydance merger press conference in Los Angeles.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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There have been more than two dozen mergers and acquisitions this year, worth more than $1 billion, according to market analyst PwC. As part of that trend, the latest acquisition continues Rosecrance’s recent growth.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Affiliate marketing and publisher commerce content could lose relevance if agents bypass their links entirely.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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But the company is fighting back by working to rebuild cultural relevance, starting with football and expanding into team sports.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her insight that women athletes were undervalued and over-talented led to partnerships that now look like precedent.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In partnership with City Furniture, Adebayo’s foundation turned that request into a reality to help students begin the school year with a new bed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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On a side note, Sey is the founder of XX-XY Athletics, whose mission is to protect women’s and girl’s sports from the inclusion of transgender athletes, a position with which 80% of Americans agree, though no other athletic brand has publicly taken a position on the controversial issue.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Boone’s squad is still fortunate enough to be in playoff position, as the Yankees are in possession of the third and final Wild Card spot.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Stalter was a mega Girls fan and had felt a kinship with Dunham through the screen.—
Anna Peele,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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Each work—a torch in the dark—guides us, casting light on kinships unthought,revealing the art of becoming with the Earth.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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