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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
What emerges is an intimate, cinematic process that lays bare the musician’s deep connections and inspirations in Tribeca alum Josh Alexander’s moving music documentary.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
The once-direct connection between your legs and the rear wheel has become much less straightforward.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Travelers can fly into Krabi International Airport, typically with a connection through Bangkok.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The four-bedroom home is truly centered around connection—book this for a bachelorette trip where your group may not know each other well, and watch everyone become instant friends.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
The once-direct connection between your legs and the rear wheel has become much less straightforward.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Travelers can fly into Krabi International Airport, typically with a connection through Bangkok.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The four-bedroom home is truly centered around connection—book this for a bachelorette trip where your group may not know each other well, and watch everyone become instant friends.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
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Hartnett shared the secret to their solid relationship in August 2024.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Talk to me a little bit about how Santos’ own experience with addiction and self-harm colors her relationship with Langdon.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Rupturing the northernmost 296 miles of the San Andreas Fault from northwest of San Juan Bautista to the triple junction at Cape Mendocino, the earthquake confounded contemporary geologists with its large, horizontal displacements and great rupture length.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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For a standard single-junction solar cell, that ceiling is around 33%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Two pairs of staring eyes, in intimate contact.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Once gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) or nitrogen oxides (NOx), come into contact with the system, they are adsorbed onto the electrode surface.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Monday’s public comment period before the vote lasted over four hours, with dozens of people speaking against the merger.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The president made the remarks during a live wide-ranging CNBC interview in the context of public speculation of a possible merger between United Airlines and American Airlines.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Long-term relevance and sustained national influence carried greater weight than short-term financial performance or recent popularity.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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In those territories, the awards function as shorthand for quality and relevance.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Themes are typically selected based on factors including their appeal to a wide demographic, ability to execute compelling content, marketing, exhibits and potential community partnerships, according to a fairgrounds staff report.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Reichelt, founder of Rocky Peak Marketing, will expand Thermore’s apparel partnerships and support the integration of technology.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The team was 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position before Caballero’s eighth-inning double.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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These travel résumés detail everything from a client’s board positions to whether they’re accompanied by young, noisy children or less-disruptive older teens.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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The costars forged a close kinship.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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The organization expanded its services to kinship care families in 2022.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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