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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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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
According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The question of how to make a business out of those connections has proven as vexing for Wang and Bluesky as for any number of earlier startups, and the community’s top users have been experimenting with a variety of ways to make money.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
After the impromptu press conference, however, people started making connections.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
In addition to being outfitted with powerful components, reliable connectivity and the most user-friendly operating system in the industry, this is one of the few options to fully support wireless connections with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Additionally, before the split, five adult males died, possibly of sickness, which might have severed key social connections.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Bridge maintenance will close connections between the 405 and 55 freeways in Costa Mesa overnight for part of next week, Caltrans officials said.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
These intimate events encourage creativity, personal touches, and authentic connections with the people who matter most.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Importantly, research suggests that psilocin also alters the brain’s ability to strengthen or weaken neural connections, referred to as synaptic plasticity.
—Hollis Karoly, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The question of how to make a business out of those connections has proven as vexing for Wang and Bluesky as for any number of earlier startups, and the community’s top users have been experimenting with a variety of ways to make money.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
After the impromptu press conference, however, people started making connections.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
In addition to being outfitted with powerful components, reliable connectivity and the most user-friendly operating system in the industry, this is one of the few options to fully support wireless connections with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Additionally, before the split, five adult males died, possibly of sickness, which might have severed key social connections.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Bridge maintenance will close connections between the 405 and 55 freeways in Costa Mesa overnight for part of next week, Caltrans officials said.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
These intimate events encourage creativity, personal touches, and authentic connections with the people who matter most.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Importantly, research suggests that psilocin also alters the brain’s ability to strengthen or weaken neural connections, referred to as synaptic plasticity.
—Hollis Karoly, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connections
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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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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Past rounds of talks have largely been indirect, through Omani mediators, although there were some direct contacts during nuclear negotiations last spring.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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If someone else uploads their contacts and your information is in their phone, your data can still be collected and stored.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Most industry observers think that prior mergers, such as Delta being allowed to swallow Northwest in 2008 and United eating Continental in 2010, resulted in higher airfares.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Presidents normally don’t take a direct role in approving or rejecting mergers.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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The remaining trustees include the five unchanged ex officio members, a representative of the alumni associations and a faculty trustee selected by the Academic Senate of CSU instead of appointed by the governor.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are genetic associations and environmental triggers that are likely involved, but neither Tylenol nor vaccines has been shown to be the cause of autism.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Leaders say internal job fairs are scheduled this Saturday and on the 25, giving staff a chance to apply for other positions for next school year.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Especially if there is a crosswalk beyond a stop sign and at blind intersections, often created by subdivision entry monuments, walls and shrubs.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pubentz said four-way stop intersections have 32 vehicle conflict points.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The merger, which went into effect July 1, 2022, was one of two consolidations of Evanston’s Catholic parishes.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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That commitment to theatrical releases is more important than ever to an industry that has seen a shrinking number of films in theaters, particularly after studio consolidations.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Danantara’s role is to help structure these partnerships—bringing in global capital while ensuring that projects meet higher standards of accountability, deliver long-term value, and strengthen Indonesia’s position in strategic industries.—
Pandu Sjahrir,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Both companies also announced partnerships with sports teams and even news organizations to broaden their reach as well.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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