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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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
Every entrepreneur and startup brings something new to the table, whether that’s industry expertise, unique resources, or market connections.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Education outcomes — especially whether students show up to school — are strengthened when families have strong connections to their child’s school.
—Arne Duncan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Some of the most common mechanisms that California cities use to encourage major developments — for instance, an enhanced infrastructure financing district — use increases in property tax revenues to repay developers’ costs for building infrastructure, such as streets and sewer connections.
—Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The idea is to inspire passersby to consider the natural world around them — and our connections to it — through artwork and native gardens.
—Isadora Pennington, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
By Gemini season, emotions run deep and one-on-one connections intensify, both beautifully and uncomfortably.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Most people who have real connections to the NFL and the scouting world aren’t going to slot Sayin in the first round right now.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Those connections also led to more personal, detailed recommendation letters.
—Ohanna Carrascoza, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Parker said in some cases, investigators are left with very little to work from, especially when a suspect has few connections or leaves behind a limited digital footprint.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Education outcomes — especially whether students show up to school — are strengthened when families have strong connections to their child’s school.
—Arne Duncan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Some of the most common mechanisms that California cities use to encourage major developments — for instance, an enhanced infrastructure financing district — use increases in property tax revenues to repay developers’ costs for building infrastructure, such as streets and sewer connections.
—Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The idea is to inspire passersby to consider the natural world around them — and our connections to it — through artwork and native gardens.
—Isadora Pennington, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
By Gemini season, emotions run deep and one-on-one connections intensify, both beautifully and uncomfortably.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Most people who have real connections to the NFL and the scouting world aren’t going to slot Sayin in the first round right now.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Those connections also led to more personal, detailed recommendation letters.
—Ohanna Carrascoza, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Parker said in some cases, investigators are left with very little to work from, especially when a suspect has few connections or leaves behind a limited digital footprint.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 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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Delete contacts from your cell phone that no longer have any business being there.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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Know your evacuation zones and key emergency contacts.—
Cox Communications,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the mid-2020s, WAN-IFRA expanded through mergers with other global media associations, including DistriPress (2024) and FIPP (2026), broadening its scope across the wider media and publishing industry.—
Marlen Bartsch,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Despite initial opposition from dentists, doctors, veterinarians, optometrists, the Connecticut Hospital Association and various business and banking associations, HB5127 got a favorable vote Thursday in the House of Representatives.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Spitzer held positions at Miramax, The Weinstein Company and A+E, before moving into management, where shen spent over a decade at 3 Arts Entertainment representing actors, producers and filmmakers, while also developing film and TV projects.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Already in charge of the military’s moneymaking enterprises and married into the Castro family, López-Calleja became a member of the National Assembly in 2021, a prerequisite to higher government positions on the island, including the presidency.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The San Joaquin County city of Mountain House is rolling out red-light safety cameras at 14 high-risk intersections, with a 60-day warning period that began Thursday.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Business checks were concentrated at the train station and along Highway 49, including the intersections at Sawyer and Elm streets, as well as Auburn Ravine Road at Mikkelsen Drive, Auburn Folsom Road at Fairgate Drive and Central Square.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Recommendations from that study led to consolidations in last year’s budget, and a voluntary retirement buyout program.—
Abby Church,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some interpreted McVay’s demeanor on Thursday night as evidence of a splinter in one of the league’s most successful partnerships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, for the next six years, Uranus will be opposite your sign affecting your closest partnerships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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