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as in intersections
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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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023.
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