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
Adding to the connections, Ravens wide receiver coach Prentice Gill is a former USC receivers coach who helped recruit Lane out of high school.
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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
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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
Noun
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 1 May. 2026.
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