CONNECTS Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

connects

verb

present tense third-person singular of connect

as in integrates

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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as in combines

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 associates

to think of (something) in combination opera is popularly connected with high society

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Recent Examples of connects Over the past two centuries, soccer – or football, as it is called in much of the English-speaking world – has become a truly global phenomenon that connects fans on all continents. —

Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 The platform connects hirers with more than 21 million job seekers each month and 80% of companies that post on ZipRecruiter report receiving a quality candidate within one day. —

Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026 Each one connects to an individual kernel, and each ear of corn can have hundreds of silks. —

Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026 Trail Ridge connects Estes Park to Grand Lake in Grand County, crossing the Continental Divide and topping out at 12,183 feet. —

John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 For CIOs and technology leaders, Fleming’s appointment suggests that a sharper, more opinionated story is coming, one that connects models and agents to specific workflows, governance patterns and business outcomes. —

Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 Leyla’s stories often deal with an ordinary task or sensation that connects the character to some higher realm of experience. —

Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 28 May 2026 Over 40 hours Like the Texas Eagle, the Southwest Chief connects Chicago and Los Angeles. —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 This easy-to-use device connects to any Wi-Fi network and plugs in to a HDMI port, loading the easy-to-use Fire TV platform with access to both Amazon's library and dozens of other streaming services. —

K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026

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For applications requiring precise force interaction, JAKA offers the S Series (S5 and S12), which integrates high-accuracy force sensing and advanced force-control capabilities.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Newer techniques create a RBS (Risk Breakdown Structure) when the project is in the early design phase (5-10% complete), and constantly integrates risk management solutions in the design and construction phases.

— Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026