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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
Your 7th House of Alliances is highlighted by this New Moon, inviting fairer agreements and fresher ways to work together across connections.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Already a Secuoya Studios advisory board member, Gazzolo will provide analysis and decision support for development and content projects, while also bringing in talent and strengthening commercial connections in the region.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The connections between these three works, and the rest on view in the room, are somewhat obvious, though the old LACMA would never have made them.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent advances increase the likelihood that adversaries will be able to tamper with live connections, not just decrypt past communications, sooner than expected.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, understanding the destructive side of neurogenesis—doing away with older paths through the brain to make new connections—could help researchers understand why mammals limit this ability in adults.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Plus, the discussion explores emerging solutions including micromobility, last-mile connections, and how new technologies could play a role in the region’s transportation network moving forward.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The question of how to make a business out of those connections has proven as vexing for Wang and Bluesky as for any number of earlier startups, and the community’s top users have been experimenting with a variety of ways to make money.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Already a Secuoya Studios advisory board member, Gazzolo will provide analysis and decision support for development and content projects, while also bringing in talent and strengthening commercial connections in the region.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The connections between these three works, and the rest on view in the room, are somewhat obvious, though the old LACMA would never have made them.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent advances increase the likelihood that adversaries will be able to tamper with live connections, not just decrypt past communications, sooner than expected.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, understanding the destructive side of neurogenesis—doing away with older paths through the brain to make new connections—could help researchers understand why mammals limit this ability in adults.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Plus, the discussion explores emerging solutions including micromobility, last-mile connections, and how new technologies could play a role in the region’s transportation network moving forward.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The question of how to make a business out of those connections has proven as vexing for Wang and Bluesky as for any number of earlier startups, and the community’s top users have been experimenting with a variety of ways to make money.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 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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The criminal complaint says Mafi leveraged her contacts within the government to settle a property dispute over an inheritance from her late father and to get her son out of his mandatory military service.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Search warrants found evidence of 62 contacts between Mafi and Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security officials, according to an FBI agent assigned to the Iran Counterintelligence Squad out of the Los Angeles office.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jack Daniel’s has been in the news a lot recently, as its parent company Brown-Forman has courted potential mergers with or acquisitions by two different companies—Sazerac (the owner of Buffalo Trace) and Pernod Ricard (the French company that controls Jameson Irish Whiskey).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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Since Prosus’s Just Eat deal last year, European regulators are rethinking their approach to mergers in the EU.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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Before the unanimous vote to defer the interim agreement decision, commissioners heard from dozens of residents and representatives from local civic associations who urged them to reconsider.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Created in partnership with more than 20 local associations, the new trail system will play an instrumental role in sustainable local development.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Now, even in 2026 with ginormous needs at multiple defensive positions such as linebacker, cornerback and defensive end, this concept could still show up in the first round.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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University officials have said their final offer includes multiple wage increases and hourly rates comparable to similar positions at other area employers, WGLT reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Just half a mile from one of East Boston's hottest intersections near Maverick Square, researchers recorded temperatures seven degrees cooler at Belle Isle Marsh.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Using the new equipment, sensors and video can trigger controllers at different intersections to communicate with one another to identify potential congestion, Bosch said.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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The merger, which went into effect July 1, 2022, was one of two consolidations of Evanston’s Catholic parishes.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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That commitment to theatrical releases is more important than ever to an industry that has seen a shrinking number of films in theaters, particularly after studio consolidations.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Danantara’s role is to help structure these partnerships—bringing in global capital while ensuring that projects meet higher standards of accountability, deliver long-term value, and strengthen Indonesia’s position in strategic industries.—
Pandu Sjahrir,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Both companies also announced partnerships with sports teams and even news organizations to broaden their reach as well.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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