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as in junctions
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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2
as in contacts
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 mergers
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 associations
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 positions
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 connections
The 12-seat chef’s counter concept destined for Michelin wattage was born of SingleThread co-founders Kyle and Katina Connaughton’s connections to Japan.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
The work, moving in dizzying fits and starts across the surface of time, reveals connections between historical memory and now, and between political order and cultural superstructure.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The late architect envisioned projections on Disney Hall, a chamber music venue, jazz club and better pedestrian connections to unlock the area’s potential.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Among the powerful stories are connections to the abolitionist movement.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Public transit connections The Trinity Railway Express connects Fort Worth and Dallas, while TEXRail offers direct service to DFW International Airport.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Another checkpoint, farther inside the terminal and used by arriving international passengers who have connections, was closed.
—Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Airlines have grounded or rerouted flights, leaving passengers who booked connections via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha in limbo.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, hosting Denim Première Vision in Tokyo reflects GL events Fashion Division’s ambition to strengthen connections between international denim players and Asian markets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
The work, moving in dizzying fits and starts across the surface of time, reveals connections between historical memory and now, and between political order and cultural superstructure.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The late architect envisioned projections on Disney Hall, a chamber music venue, jazz club and better pedestrian connections to unlock the area’s potential.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Among the powerful stories are connections to the abolitionist movement.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Public transit connections The Trinity Railway Express connects Fort Worth and Dallas, while TEXRail offers direct service to DFW International Airport.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Another checkpoint, farther inside the terminal and used by arriving international passengers who have connections, was closed.
—Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Airlines have grounded or rerouted flights, leaving passengers who booked connections via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha in limbo.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, hosting Denim Première Vision in Tokyo reflects GL events Fashion Division’s ambition to strengthen connections between international denim players and Asian markets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connections
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The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Mont Sutton fans out with more than 200 trail junctions, turning each run into a choose-your-own-adventure kind of experience.—
Claire Sibonney,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Jansa has acknowledged having contacts with a Black Cube adviser, but denied the allegations of election interference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Researchers found that this app requests 33 permissions, including access to text messages, call logs, contacts, microphone recordings and accessibility features.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Researchers still haven’t pinned down the full range of celestial bodies whose mergers can produce gravitational waves detectable by LVK.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The administration has also threatened to block mergers of companies with diversity policies.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Broader cultural implications Meanwhile, the negative associations also impact how people feel about San Francisco more broadly.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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El Concilio, a coalition of Mexican American neighborhood associations rooted in Austin, is proposing that the street César Chavez, named a few months after Chavez’s death, be reversed to its original name First Street.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sovern and his wife Liz, who both hold multiple positions at the school, will stay through the end of the academic year before following through with plans to relocate to Arizona.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Most vessels appear to be holding positions outside Hormuz, with thousands of seafarers stranded aboard vessels in the Gulf.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cities and neighborhoods across the United States install them at intersections and neighborhood entrances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Beyond Pierce Park, where construction is ongoing, Bjornestad said ACHD has already worked on intersections at Veterans Memorial Parkway and Collister Drive.—
Mark Dee
March 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The program closures and consolidations mark the latest development in UNT’s efforts to address the shortfall.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Also, there are academic department consolidations under discussion with deans and faculty, the provost wrote.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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Michael Bradley, who leads the Chiefs of Police Association, looks at jail diversion programs as an effective collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral health providers that helps de-escalate mental health crises through specialized training and clinical partnerships.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The company has explored significant emissions reductions, renewable energy partnerships, and long-term transition strategies, including options that could dramatically reduce carbon output over time.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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