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
The 12-seat chef’s counter concept destined for Michelin wattage was born of SingleThread co-founders Kyle and Katina Connaughton’s connections to Japan.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
The work, moving in dizzying fits and starts across the surface of time, reveals connections between historical memory and now, and between political order and cultural superstructure.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The late architect envisioned projections on Disney Hall, a chamber music venue, jazz club and better pedestrian connections to unlock the area’s potential.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Among the powerful stories are connections to the abolitionist movement.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Public transit connections The Trinity Railway Express connects Fort Worth and Dallas, while TEXRail offers direct service to DFW International Airport.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Another checkpoint, farther inside the terminal and used by arriving international passengers who have connections, was closed.
—Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Airlines have grounded or rerouted flights, leaving passengers who booked connections via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha in limbo.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, hosting Denim Première Vision in Tokyo reflects GL events Fashion Division’s ambition to strengthen connections between international denim players and Asian markets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
The work, moving in dizzying fits and starts across the surface of time, reveals connections between historical memory and now, and between political order and cultural superstructure.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The late architect envisioned projections on Disney Hall, a chamber music venue, jazz club and better pedestrian connections to unlock the area’s potential.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Among the powerful stories are connections to the abolitionist movement.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Public transit connections The Trinity Railway Express connects Fort Worth and Dallas, while TEXRail offers direct service to DFW International Airport.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Another checkpoint, farther inside the terminal and used by arriving international passengers who have connections, was closed.
—Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Airlines have grounded or rerouted flights, leaving passengers who booked connections via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha in limbo.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, hosting Denim Première Vision in Tokyo reflects GL events Fashion Division’s ambition to strengthen connections between international denim players and Asian markets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 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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Jansa has acknowledged having contacts with a Black Cube adviser, but denied the allegations of election interference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Researchers found that this app requests 33 permissions, including access to text messages, call logs, contacts, microphone recordings and accessibility features.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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According to her LinkedIn profile, Lewis is also the incoming president of the Association for Corporate Growth Dallas/Fort Worth, an organization for professionals working in mergers and acquisitions.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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Such complicated mergers typically receive an intense government review.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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This, Wright imagined, was one way Proxi might display its analysis of players’ minds, an aerial map of loves, phobias, triumphs, losses, pets, and near misses plus all the associations connecting them.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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And these associations held even when accounting for age and gender.—
Lea Barbett,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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The prosecutor said that Abril, during the 911 call, instructed Patricia MacEgan to order law enforcement officials to back up from their positions and to move aerial drones that were monitoring Abril’s location.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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He's started to stabilize the leadership team, converting some center directors in acting positions to permanent roles, and has greenlit contracts and conference plans that had been on hold for months.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cities and neighborhoods across the United States install them at intersections and neighborhood entrances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Beyond Pierce Park, where construction is ongoing, Bjornestad said ACHD has already worked on intersections at Veterans Memorial Parkway and Collister Drive.—
Mark Dee
March 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The program closures and consolidations mark the latest development in UNT’s efforts to address the shortfall.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Also, there are academic department consolidations under discussion with deans and faculty, the provost wrote.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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Michael Bradley, who leads the Chiefs of Police Association, looks at jail diversion programs as an effective collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral health providers that helps de-escalate mental health crises through specialized training and clinical partnerships.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The company has explored significant emissions reductions, renewable energy partnerships, and long-term transition strategies, including options that could dramatically reduce carbon output over time.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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