connections

plural of connection
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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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Recent Examples of connections The industry has been working to address this limitation through Compute Express Link (CXL), an open standard that enables processors, memory, and accelerators to communicate over high-speed PCI Express connections. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 Kraft Heinz is revolutionizing its marketing by deeply integrating brands into cultural moments, moving beyond mere awareness to foster emotional connections. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 And the garage band and DePaul connections of Terry Kath, Danny Seraphine, Walt Parazaider, and Lee Loughnane would soon lead them to form the band first known as The Chicago Transit Authority. Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 From the perspective of young people who often feel awkward and out of place, common dynamics can look strange, while unexpected connections seem like the most natural thing in the world. Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026 Expect more adventurous shows, greater accountability, and stronger connections with artists. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026 So Glassman has settled on a podcast, instead, for celebrity connections, with an eye to second dates. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 For the launch, the brand is working with a network of tall influencers to drive awareness and build connections with consumers. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connections
Noun
  • The cells are connected by proteins called tight junctions, which act like tiny gatekeepers.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
  • Beyond Akkermansia muciniphila, Pendulum's products feature Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium beijerinckii, both butyrate-producing strains that fuel colon cells, support tight junctions in the gut lining, and stimulate GLP-1 production.
    Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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  • There is also evidence that the region had maritime contacts with the Mediterranean world.
    Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Users can leverage Claude to research and pitch podcast hosts, identify and connect with valuable networking contacts, and proactively engage potential business acquirers.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Shared finances may need a closer look, especially as the solar eclipse in Leo touches down on your eighth house of intimate affairs, mergers and transformation.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The dealmaking machinery seems stalled at some studios due to legalistic clashes over mergers, but at Continental Pictures, the green lights are flashing.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Soon after those 2011 protests, Brand Modi was carefully marketed on television channels and burgeoning social media platforms as the redemptive opposite of the images, associations, and stereotypes attached to the corrupt and feckless system.
    Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Bringing the companies together gives Kraft Heinz an opportunity to refresh those childhood associations for another generation.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its infrared search and track data fed directly into an onboard AI agent that controlled the X-62A and guided it into tactical intercept positions.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The board recently approved eliminating 168 general fund positions, and the district projects paying $49 million less in salaries this year.
    David Smiley, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Pattern of collisions on high-speed road The block of Sheldon Road where Kaur turned in front of Lopez appears safer than the intersections that bookend it, where clusters of crashes have occurred.
    Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Watch for children near crosswalks, intersections, and buses.
    Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • After spending nearly two years consolidating, the stock broke out in the second half of 2025 and has since advanced through a series of healthy consolidations.
    Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 29 July 2026
  • And it’s also navigated through periods of consolidations, reducing the size of the staff as the industry endured consolidations.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
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  • The initiative began in 2016 as a way to honor and build awareness for African, African American and Caribbean cuisine with partnerships, culinary events and marketing campaigns intended to highlight small, local food and beverage businesses.
    Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most notable watch partnerships at sea belongs to Explora Journeys, which opened the first-ever Rolex boutique aboard a cruise ship.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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