1
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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4
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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5
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
Multiple high-ranking military officials with connections to the Rocket Force, including two former defense ministers, have been removed from their posts in the last two years alone, with official reports hinting at corruption related to the PLA’s uptick in the procurement of weapons.
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
It's never been more important to lead with empathy, prioritize well-being and preserve the human connections that make organizations thrive.
—Kelly Jones, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Using a technology Hodak calls the biohybrid model, the chip would be seeded with stem cells which would grow into the brain tissue, forging useful connections with neurons that govern thought, speech, creativity, and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The lucky ones would find a job in one of the markets, or learn a trade in the Warehouse District, or, with the right family connections, go to work for the city as a street sweeper or trash collector.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s always great interest in people’s family connections.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The campaign highlights the brand’s craftsmanship and real connections with consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Huang suggests tech professionals build strong connections with a handful of local recruiters who specialize in IT.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The Kushner siblings don't keep tabs on the status of potential matches from events, while WeMetIRL sends out optional quarterly surveys to see if attendees made connections or started relationships.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
It's never been more important to lead with empathy, prioritize well-being and preserve the human connections that make organizations thrive.
—Kelly Jones, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Using a technology Hodak calls the biohybrid model, the chip would be seeded with stem cells which would grow into the brain tissue, forging useful connections with neurons that govern thought, speech, creativity, and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The lucky ones would find a job in one of the markets, or learn a trade in the Warehouse District, or, with the right family connections, go to work for the city as a street sweeper or trash collector.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s always great interest in people’s family connections.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The campaign highlights the brand’s craftsmanship and real connections with consumers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Huang suggests tech professionals build strong connections with a handful of local recruiters who specialize in IT.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The Kushner siblings don't keep tabs on the status of potential matches from events, while WeMetIRL sends out optional quarterly surveys to see if attendees made connections or started relationships.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connections
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This causes the PPy and PSS to separate into tiny regions, creating thousands of junctions where electrons and ions interact.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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Surprisingly, cognitive decline in healthy aging isn't as simple as neurons dying, but rather neurons losing their spark at the synapse, the tiny junctions where signals leap from cell to cell.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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Anything from hour-long sessions to full certificates or degree programs will introduce you to experts and instructors who might be open to providing additional advice or contacts.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Political contacts In the late-1990s and 2000s, while Itera was reporting billions in annual revenue, the company cultivated relationships with influential politicians.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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A lot of people are looking at mergers and acquisitions or looking at selling shares in their company.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Consumer giant Kimberly-Clark, which makes Huggies diapers and Kleenex tissues, is buying the company that makes Tylenol and Band-Aids in one of the biggest mergers of the year.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Over time, pathways in the brain are formed that translate certain associations with libido.—
Rachel Murray,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The actual culling is reserved for licensed hunters and local hunting associations, some of whom do it recreationally or as a part-time job.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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These cuts mean reducing supply budgets in most departments, delaying the purchase of new math curriculum and Chromebooks, freezing hiring for nonclassroom positions and canceling contract agreements that will not disrupt operations.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could include adding positions like peer support specialists, addressing retention challenges like access to child care and establishing partnerships between hospitals and nearby colleges to produce a steady stream of workers.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Podrabinek captures the painful intersections between personal and political in a dissident’s life, and the solidarity that kept the resistance moving forward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Featuring women at the intersections of gender, age, disability, and disease, Pinjar is a nuanced illustration of this.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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As this weekly chart shows, NFLX has a strong history of breaking out from similar consolidations, often following through to new highs.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The difference is that the majority of the shuttered newspapers last year was not the result of consolidations by big chains, but longtime independent owners who have given up — at places like the Wasatch Wave in Utah or the Aurelia Star in Iowa, the report said.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Such partnerships could prove a boon to XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger, a decentralized blockchain aimed to service fast and low-cost transactions.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even so, partnerships are starting to form.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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