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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
Buttigieg's appearance was a prime example of how Democrats should begin building a connection with young men, said Rachel Janfaza, who founded and runs The Up and Up, a media and strategy firm focused on Gen Z.
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Elena Moore, NPR, 13 June 2025
Oyun-Erdene’s coalition government last year announced 14 new mega projects to boost economic growth, including cross-border railway connections and a major expansion of renewable energy.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
Last summer, as traffic between France and Algeria underwent its annual spike, influencers, many of them with Algerian connections, started touting the spread.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
An onboard charger upgraded from 7 to 11 kW will hasten charging at the 240v connections most EV owners use at home.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 2 June 2025
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Elena Moore, NPR, 13 June 2025
Oyun-Erdene’s coalition government last year announced 14 new mega projects to boost economic growth, including cross-border railway connections and a major expansion of renewable energy.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
Last summer, as traffic between France and Algeria underwent its annual spike, influencers, many of them with Algerian connections, started touting the spread.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
An onboard charger upgraded from 7 to 11 kW will hasten charging at the 240v connections most EV owners use at home.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
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Legacy brands with deep customer relationships face a unique challenge.—
Zornitza Stefanova,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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And Trump’s relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, once central to his regional strategy, has frayed.—
Jane Harman,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Serving as celebratory checkpoints, physical pit stops, resupply junctions, med centers, and social refreshers, some mountain communities have gained a reputation as legendary, near-mythic stopovers.—
Eric J. Wallace,
Outside Online,
31 May 2025
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On one end is a junction that allows it to be plugged into the beam of particles produced by the existing facility.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Babies can spend up to 18 hours a day sleeping, meaning their contact with mattresses is prolonged and intimate.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Chris Taylor, who struggled at the plate since signing with the team on May 26, began making hard contact — going two for three in two of three games against the Mariners, homering for the first time this season on Saturday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Paramount is awaiting merger approval from the FCC, which is tasked with reviewing the transfer of broadcast licenses.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The authors conclude that the likelihood of this collision and merger is closer to the odds of a coin flip, with a roughly 50 percent probability that the two galaxies will avoid such an event during the next 10 billion years.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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This enables value in relevance, recognition and relationship.—
Zsuzsa Kecsmar,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Beyond its military relevance, the area is recognized as the first landing place of Africans in the U.S. in 1619.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2025
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The orbital laboratory is operated through a global partnership of space agencies, including NASA, Roscosmos, the European Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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In January 2024, Drax formalized its partnership with GSNR with a memorandum of understanding.—
Tom Brown,
Wired News,
14 June 2025
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The adults-only Lake Austin Spa Resort takes full advantage of its position on the water reservoir, created by a dam on the Colorado River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Its largest position, G Mining Ventures Inc., a Canadian firm that explores for precious metals, has nearly doubled year to date.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Barr found no kinship with the fellow female comedian.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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But this kinship with the ocean has also made the Philippines acutely vulnerable to the extreme weather that is becoming both more fierce and frequent.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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