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as in to integrate
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
connect all the sets of lights and attach them to the branches of the Christmas tree
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2
as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
the two interstate highways connect, so a driver can go from one corner of the state to the other without much trouble
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3
as in to associate
to think of (something) in combination
opera is popularly connected with high society
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Recent Examples of connect
The true differentiator is range, the ability to connect the dots, see the big picture and align to a greater purpose.
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Nibedita Baral, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
In the study, Nara was followed by Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Takamatsu—all of which are conveniently connected to Tokyo via the Shinkansen, aka Japan's bullet train system.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
The higher-performance model’s wireless receiver requires a USB-C cable to connect to a device, which is a lot less convenient for laptop users compared to the low-profile dongle included with the 1,000-Hz model (and most other mice today).
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
The Tribeca Creators Market will take place from June 9 to 11, and connect rising filmmakers and content creators with industry executives, financiers, and distributors to foster the production of indie projects.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Nibedita Baral, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
In the study, Nara was followed by Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Takamatsu—all of which are conveniently connected to Tokyo via the Shinkansen, aka Japan's bullet train system.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
The higher-performance model’s wireless receiver requires a USB-C cable to connect to a device, which is a lot less convenient for laptop users compared to the low-profile dongle included with the 1,000-Hz model (and most other mice today).
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
The Tribeca Creators Market will take place from June 9 to 11, and connect rising filmmakers and content creators with industry executives, financiers, and distributors to foster the production of indie projects.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connect
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The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Leveraging Technology And Proactive Planning Businesses should consider integrating technology and proactive planning as core strategies within PPP frameworks.—
Peter Ross,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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But now Korn are opening for a girl who combines the best of Britney and Korn — a freak off the leash.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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The niche, expensive flagship Android phone continues the design language of previous Xperia devices, while combining the prowess of Sony's various hardware brands, from its Bravia TV and Alpha camera teams to the Walkman music department.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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The researchers hypothesized that left- and mixed-handedness could be associated with diseases that occur very early in life, because the dominant hand is determined at a very early age – possibly even before birth.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Most funding entities, from science agencies to philanthropic organizations, want to be associated with exciting, groundbreaking work, and sustained observations are too routine to scratch that itch.—
Eric Morgan,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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This lunation might crack open your walls, whether you’re coupled or single.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Apr. 2025
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Wanting to spread the love, their graphic designer friend, Katie Leppert, thought of an idea to help their single wedding guests couple up.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The look was designed by Tolu Coker, a British-Nigerian designer celebrated for masterful tailoring that fuses masculine aesthetics with feminine silhouettes, brought to life through loud, vivid patterns.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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The pair fused Alejandro’s restaurant-savviness with Andres’ knowledge of administrative work and social media engagement to boost the food truck’s visibility.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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The victim was later identified as Terry Lee Gambrel, a 25-year-old Marine corporal, who had hitched a ride with Kraft to meet friends at a party, the sheriff's department said in a separate release.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Investigators were then able to identify two other similar cases that occurred overnight May 7 in Sanford, according to the report.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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As more users worldwide connect to the central data center, the interconnecting networks become increasingly busy, resulting in frustrating delays and video buffering.—
Chetan Jaiswal,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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The new cultural story is holistic, interconnected, and embodied.—
Solitaire Townsend,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The researchers found that outward response and inner awareness were not always correlated: The most physically responsive patients were not necessarily the ones with the clearest signs of brain activity when asked to imagine the tasks.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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As a result, the tine on the opposite side that roughly correlates is thus an unmatched non-symmetry point and is therefore an abnormal point.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
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“Connect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connect. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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