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connections

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plural of connection

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1 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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seams,
sutures

unions

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2 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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contacts

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ins,
insiders

3 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 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 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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works

offices,
spots

lines,
rackets

engagements,
gigs

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avocations

unemployments

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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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