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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
The Dune Grey design, inspired by the Nordic coastline, using matte aluminum and dark walnut, emphasizing timeless simplicity and emotional connection to music.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
LionTree acted as financial advisor to Vox Media, and Clifford Chance US as legal advisor, in connection with the transaction.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Through strong social media engagement and on-trend product offerings, Chaco has built strong connections with its audience.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Myers + Chang feels personal, given its deep connection to the family cooking of Joanne Chang's childhood, and that warmth extends to the crowd.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
LionTree acted as financial advisor to Vox Media, and Clifford Chance US as legal advisor, in connection with the transaction.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Through strong social media engagement and on-trend product offerings, Chaco has built strong connections with its audience.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Myers + Chang feels personal, given its deep connection to the family cooking of Joanne Chang's childhood, and that warmth extends to the crowd.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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That junction creates one of the most seismically active offshore regions along the West Coast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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At a junction where a dirt road peels off the highway near the mining town of Hitsats, in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, a young man named Filimon Guesh pushed his way to the front of a crowd of protesters.—
Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
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Science is a full-contact sport on a global scale.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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But the contact needs to be smooth to help with the disguise aspect.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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If the Paramount merger doesn’t kibosh the whole project, Variety says production could begin as early as the middle of 2027, as Cooper is committed to work on a new Ocean’s film.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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That’s in addition to its investigation of potential anticompetitive issues under standard merger rules with a July 7 deadline.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The group struggled to find relevance in the aftermath of Kath’s death, largely thanks to shifting musical tastes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Food and beverage Saturday will be in partnership with THE BOP Coffee House.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Pages was one of four Dodgers leading their respective position groups, joined by first baseman Freddie Freeman, third baseman Max Muncy and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who led all players with 1,165,133 votes.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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In some cases, positions left vacant by retiring or resigning employees were not filled.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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But pretty soon the two interlopers into this small, grudge-holding but tight-knit community — the kind where, going back generations, everybody not only knows but is mightily resentful of everyone else’s business — develop a kind of outsider kinship.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Cramped passengers are ruled not by bonhomie but by hair-trigger aggression, while flight crews seek compliance rather than kinship.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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