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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
These concerns are sharpened by the shadow of Epstein, whose connections to powerful figures continue to surface.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
But retailers who have the connections can work directly with factories too.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
And in 2015, Epstein used his connections to another friend who had been in President Barack Obama’s administration to help the couple get a White House tour.
—Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
This complex network of neurons and connections (aka.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
These personal connections often carry more weight than any formal partnership ever could, but this foundation provides context to the watches the brand makes today.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Valentine's Day pagan connections One of the most common explanations is that Valentine's Day has its origins in the ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
The interview comes after internal documents related to Epstein revealed his connections to many prominent people in politics, finance, academia, and business.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
While no nonprofits have been identified for use of the space, there have been discussions about how various groups could use the substation for programs, community connections, and outreach, said Baird.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
But retailers who have the connections can work directly with factories too.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
And in 2015, Epstein used his connections to another friend who had been in President Barack Obama’s administration to help the couple get a White House tour.
—Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
This complex network of neurons and connections (aka.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
These personal connections often carry more weight than any formal partnership ever could, but this foundation provides context to the watches the brand makes today.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Valentine's Day pagan connections One of the most common explanations is that Valentine's Day has its origins in the ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
The interview comes after internal documents related to Epstein revealed his connections to many prominent people in politics, finance, academia, and business.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
While no nonprofits have been identified for use of the space, there have been discussions about how various groups could use the substation for programs, community connections, and outreach, said Baird.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connections
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Creating reliable molecular junctions at the nanometer scale Building molecular junctions requires electrodes spaced less than 3 nanometers apart.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Astrocytes, which outnumber neurons in many brain regions, have complex and varied shapes, and sometimes tendrils, that can envelop hundreds of thousands or millions of synapses, the junctions where neurons exchange molecular signals.—
Ingrid Wickelgren,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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Printing driving directions to contacts’ homes on paper, prepared to eat them if intercepted.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jack Lang, a former French culture minister, has resigned as president of the Arab World Institute, the French Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Saturday, after revelations of his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein and the launch of a financial investigation.—
Reuters 13 hr ago,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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This year’s final rodeo in Park City seemed marked by the uncertainty generated by ongoing industry woes—massive studio mergers, job insecurity, and the growing use of AI during production, among others.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Most recently, state lawmakers have tweaked mayoral control by adding members elected by parent leaders to the city’s Panel for Educational Policy, which votes on large contracts, systemwide policies, and school closures and mergers.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Prior to this, in 2022, his mother – the late Queen Elizabeth II – revoked her second son's military associations and royal patronages in the wake of Giuffre's September 2021 lawsuit, which was later settled for an undisclosed sum.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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But these associations were purely intellectual.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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Once operational, about 300 permanent positions will remain at the site.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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This amendment would do the same thing as Proposition H, but for positions appointed by the city council.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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When crossing intersections, ride perpendicular to tram lines, as bike tires can easily get stuck in them, sending even the most experienced riders flying over the handlebars.—
Georgina Ustik,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The county project will include three roundabouts along Old Melbourne Highway and its intersections with Botanic Boulevard, Bronco Drive and Sunbridge Parkway.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Closures and consolidations Sunshine Elementary will close.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is in the midst of a diocese-wide reorganization, known as Beacons of Light, that attempts to address some of those demographic changes through parish consolidations.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Jan. 2026
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Nvidia’s global ambition As Nvidia’s chips have become the backbone of the global AI industry, the company’s partnerships have expanded well beyond North America.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ask graciously, because clarity ensures partnerships feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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