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
At a time when more people work remotely and lean on AI instead of human interaction, the reminder to build real-world connections feels especially timely.
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Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Privette has even got to meet Busch several times, thanks to some professional connections.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Warsh has also been a strong proponent of keeping the Fed out of issues that don’t have direct connections to core responsibilities.
—Lucy Bayly, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
They're aided by AI-powered enhancement over Bluetooth connections, as well as Soundcore's HearID EQ personalization tool that can have a profound effect on the way your content sounds.
—New Atlas, 22 May 2026
And one of the strongest connections is from vaccination against shingles, with more data supporting the link still coming in.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The Gillette Stadium activation zone will provide interactive tech activations during preseason and regular-season home games while the team’s digital and social platforms will create fan connections with the Patriots on and off the field.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There will be plenty of City connections in the Chelsea representation at Wembley.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Hilton was the first to attack Becerra over his connections to Williamson.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Privette has even got to meet Busch several times, thanks to some professional connections.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Warsh has also been a strong proponent of keeping the Fed out of issues that don’t have direct connections to core responsibilities.
—Lucy Bayly, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
They're aided by AI-powered enhancement over Bluetooth connections, as well as Soundcore's HearID EQ personalization tool that can have a profound effect on the way your content sounds.
—New Atlas, 22 May 2026
And one of the strongest connections is from vaccination against shingles, with more data supporting the link still coming in.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The Gillette Stadium activation zone will provide interactive tech activations during preseason and regular-season home games while the team’s digital and social platforms will create fan connections with the Patriots on and off the field.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There will be plenty of City connections in the Chelsea representation at Wembley.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Hilton was the first to attack Becerra over his connections to Williamson.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 May 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
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Just be aware that calls from people not in your contacts may go straight to voicemail.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Bundibugyo virus-disease contacts or cases should not travel internationally, unless as part of a medical evacuation, the WHO said.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Now, in the age of AI, uncertainty has become the norm—from corporate restructures, mergers and acquisitions to layoffs and ongoing organizational transformation—leaving high-tech leaders unprepared.—
Christina Wood,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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In an era of peak partisanship at the national level, Connecticut lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have for years agreed that the state’s approval process for major hospital transactions — like mergers and acquisitions — needed a major overhaul.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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These are associations across multiple studies, not clinical guarantees, but the directional signal is consistent.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Instead, private entities known as state guaranty associations collect money from insurers to cover policyholders’ losses.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Kalama says Imagineering was focused on how the various positions of pilot, gunner or engineer interact with one another.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The affected unit, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, had been scheduled to deploy to Poland and other eastern flank positions as part of a routine nine-month NATO rotation.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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This type of addition to a few intersections around AT&T Stadium would dramatically change, and improve, how fans can walk in and around the venue.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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There's also a promise of underground parking and redesigned intersections to improve traffic flow.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The rapid expansion of private school choice has also contributed to enrollment declines, school consolidations and closures.—
Stacker,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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Initial proposals included possible school closures, consolidations, and repurposing in some areas, but district leaders stressed that no final decisions have been made.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Alongside Next Step Studio Indonesia, an Indonesia-France Film Lab and institutional partnerships with La Fémis and the CNC form the core of the country’s European co-production strategy, with the Netherlands also identified as a key partner in talent exchange and film education.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Beyond music, Lipa has expanded her profile through fashion campaigns, luxury brand partnerships and appearances on the covers of magazines including Vogue, Elle and Rolling Stone.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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