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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of connections
Adding to the connections, Ravens wide receiver coach Prentice Gill is a former USC receivers coach who helped recruit Lane out of high school.
—
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Cisse brings a couple of his own Packers connections to Green Bay.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The New England connections don’t stop there for Jacas.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The connections run even deeper.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Widespread drought in the Southeast is largely to blame for the fires, but their spread has also been fueled by leftover debris from past hurricanes that swept across the region — an issue that also has connections to climate change.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Leon Botstein, whose leadership of Bard College has been questioned after connections with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed, has talked about retiring and moving into another role at the school after a successor is found, according to a report in the Times Union.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead of trying to create the biggest LinkedIn network, focus on building genuine, long-term connections with a smaller group.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Transit connections link it to the Financial District, Scotiabank Arena, and the CN Tower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Cisse brings a couple of his own Packers connections to Green Bay.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The New England connections don’t stop there for Jacas.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The connections run even deeper.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Widespread drought in the Southeast is largely to blame for the fires, but their spread has also been fueled by leftover debris from past hurricanes that swept across the region — an issue that also has connections to climate change.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Leon Botstein, whose leadership of Bard College has been questioned after connections with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed, has talked about retiring and moving into another role at the school after a successor is found, according to a report in the Times Union.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead of trying to create the biggest LinkedIn network, focus on building genuine, long-term connections with a smaller group.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Transit connections link it to the Financial District, Scotiabank Arena, and the CN Tower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connections
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Delete contacts from your cell phone that no longer have any business being there.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Know your evacuation zones and key emergency contacts.—
Cox Communications,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Jack Daniel’s has been in the news a lot recently, as its parent company Brown-Forman has courted potential mergers with or acquisitions by two different companies—Sazerac (the owner of Buffalo Trace) and Pernod Ricard (the French company that controls Jameson Irish Whiskey).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Since Prosus’s Just Eat deal last year, European regulators are rethinking their approach to mergers in the EU.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Before the unanimous vote to defer the interim agreement decision, commissioners heard from dozens of residents and representatives from local civic associations who urged them to reconsider.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
-
Created in partnership with more than 20 local associations, the new trail system will play an instrumental role in sustainable local development.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Now, even in 2026 with ginormous needs at multiple defensive positions such as linebacker, cornerback and defensive end, this concept could still show up in the first round.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
-
University officials have said their final offer includes multiple wage increases and hourly rates comparable to similar positions at other area employers, WGLT reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Sports, gaming, music, fashion and entertainment are now interconnected layers of how people live, and brands that find the unexpected intersections between those worlds are the ones breaking through.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
-
The speed limit is 45 mph, 35 mph near the school, and there are no crosswalks besides at major intersections.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The board will meet for a special meeting Thursday night to discuss possible school consolidations and get an update on its fiscal solvency plan.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
-
But the cuts and consolidations of programs are not limited to inside the Education Department, but some are moving to other federal agencies.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
Meanwhile, for the next six years, Uranus will be opposite your sign affecting your closest partnerships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
