CONNECTIONS Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

connections

noun

plural of connection

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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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 Gieske said one of the chamber’s biggest accomplishments under her leadership has been elevating its role as a central hub for business support, positioning the organization as the first stop for companies seeking connections, resources and strategic guidance. —

Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Mercifully, those connections are not forged across time and space; all three stories remain discrete, never approaching a moment of grandiose metaphysical convergence. —

Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026 On Facebook, users may see alerts tied to suspicious friend requests, especially when an account shows unusual behavior such as limited connections or inconsistent location details. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 Sports Edition is The Athletic’s first-ever game, a daily puzzle designed for players to find connections between 16 words on the game board. —

Mark Cooper, New York Times, 7 May 2026 Strava, originally built around running, cycling and hiking, has increasingly become a social platform where fitness communities form and personal connections develop. —

Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 Hernandez, who returned to the Mets’ SNY broadcast booth in Monday’s series opener in LoDo following last month’s back surgery, has family connections in Colorado. —

Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026 Beyond his connections to Hayes, Washington also represents a link to present Ohio State program. —

Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026 Strava, originally built for runners, cyclists and hikers, has increasingly become a social platform where fitness communities form and personal connections develop alongside training data. —

Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026

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Noun

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
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