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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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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
This mitigates risks connected with material substitutions and the use fake textiles by subsuppliers, in addition to easing custom clearance and avoiding import bans.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
And the National Climate Assessment was one of the primary tools connecting those dots.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 1 July 2025
Simply Unlimited is a cheap option for rural customers
Cons: Lower speeds may lead to buffering and lag with more than five devices connected
Note: Actual DSL speeds may vary widely and may not meet FCC broadband standards in some areas.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 1 July 2025
The island would be connected to the mainland via a causeway that gave them access during low tide.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
And the National Climate Assessment was one of the primary tools connecting those dots.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 1 July 2025
Simply Unlimited is a cheap option for rural customers
Cons: Lower speeds may lead to buffering and lag with more than five devices connected
Note: Actual DSL speeds may vary widely and may not meet FCC broadband standards in some areas.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 1 July 2025
The island would be connected to the mainland via a causeway that gave them access during low tide.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
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Its launch comes just days after a major controversy regarding the Grok 3 chatbot, which is integrated with the social media site X. The AI had begun generating a series of antisemitic comments in response to questions from users, including those that appeared to praise Adolf Hitler.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Hinge and Grindr, two of the most popular dating apps, are taking steps to integrate AI into their platforms.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The 32-year-old was one of the best tight ends in the NFL with 2,341 receiving yards on 197 receptions with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019 and 2020 combined.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Soliman also is associated with the Clifton Mosque and has led multiple services there, according to the mosque's website.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Line dances are generally associated with country music, but now creating line dances to pop songs is the new trend.—
Angelica Wells,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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And higher-income folks won't see a change, because individuals with incomes over $175,000 or couples over $250,000 won't qualify for the new deduction.—
Laurel Wamsley,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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Throughout their stay in a tropical oasis, Islanders will couple up to face brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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This trend that fuses sensuality, rebellion, and urban style has crept into the closets of celebrities, influencers, and fashion experts alike.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
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What's needed is a broader, more inclusive AI ecosystem—one that fuses technical knowledge with ethical reasoning, diverse cultural voices, and global cooperation.—
Mark Temnycky,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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The outlet has not been publicly identified by law enforcement.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The patient, who has not been identified, died just hours after checking into the Flagstaff Medical Center Emergency Department, a spokesperson for Northern Arizona Healthcare confirmed to the Daily News.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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That too, while complicated, is important as so much tax, retirement asset protection and other planning is interconnected.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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But as our society has become increasingly interconnected and mobile, the problem has only grown.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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This scrutiny is compounded by data indicating that higher levels of traditional education can sometimes correlate with longer periods of unemployment after graduation.—
Michael Hansen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The numbers themselves are surprisingly difficult to correlate, as some studies count only fully-remote workers, others track the jobs themselves, and others include hybrid positions.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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“Connect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connect. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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