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
Your internal resources might be staff, students, faculty, solutions, funds, connections, experts, and so much more.
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Paige Francis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Deconstruction chose sharp turns, unidirectional movements, and disjointed connections, because in place of music, the visual arts and film provided important frameworks for songwriting.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
The new-generation stations deliver up to 900 volts of rapid charging and are able to be used by vehicles with Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connections.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Message attachments will be removed, web pages will not display as normal, some calls will be blocked, some photo albums will be unavailable, some wireless connections will be disabled, and some accessories will stop working.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Several of the members already had direct military connections.
—Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind that establishing and nurturing personal connections is still invaluable in growing your business.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
For five decades, now deceased former United States President Jimmy Carter shared a history of connections with Nashville's country music industry.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
The Year of Return also encouraged tourism and cultural connections between the African diaspora and Ghana.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Paige Francis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Deconstruction chose sharp turns, unidirectional movements, and disjointed connections, because in place of music, the visual arts and film provided important frameworks for songwriting.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
The new-generation stations deliver up to 900 volts of rapid charging and are able to be used by vehicles with Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connections.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Message attachments will be removed, web pages will not display as normal, some calls will be blocked, some photo albums will be unavailable, some wireless connections will be disabled, and some accessories will stop working.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Several of the members already had direct military connections.
—Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Keep in mind that establishing and nurturing personal connections is still invaluable in growing your business.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
For five decades, now deceased former United States President Jimmy Carter shared a history of connections with Nashville's country music industry.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
The Year of Return also encouraged tourism and cultural connections between the African diaspora and Ghana.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connections
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Equity Bancshares continues to focus on strategic acquisitions and organic growth, completing two mergers in 2024, which added significant deposits and expanded its geographic footprint.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Mar. 2025
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Vaz has spent over a decade in investment banking, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and online marketplaces like Alibaba or ThomasNet can help identify options.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The study also uncovered specific organ aging associations with neurodegenerative diseases.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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It was built to protect Florida and the Atlantic trade route, and is now the oldest masonry fortification on the continent, interpreting more than 450 years of cultural intersections.—
Food Drink Life,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Mark Tseng-Putterman is a writer and historian working at the intersections of Asian American social movements, Cold War militarism, and US-Asia relations.—
Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts operates 50 hotels in 35 Indian cities and aims to double that figure through partnerships in midscale and budget properties.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But creating those partnerships are delaying the initiative’s roll out.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, maintaining strong relationships with external partners—such as cybersecurity consultants and legal advisors—can provide valuable support during a crisis.—
Andrew Hay,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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From that will come new relationships and possibly new friendships.—
Jeanne Phillips,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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For example, collaborations including merchandise drops tied to in-game branding and virtual items highlight how creators can strengthen connections between their audiences and brands.—
Sergi Cerrato,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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His collaborations with directors like Hariharan, Padmarajan, and Adoor Gopalakrishnan elevated Malayalam cinema to new heights.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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Broad, flawed indicators like tattoos, clothing, neighborhood affiliations, and even social media photos are often used as evidence—regardless of whether the individual has committed any crime.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Responses tend to be heavily partisan, but this month’s report showed sentiment down across all political affiliations.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The characters are miserable, their situations dire, and blood flows like a river.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Seattle’s offensive line allows a lot of pressure, the team doesn’t run the ball much (or very well) and the quarterback is often in pure passing situations without any misdirection or run threat.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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