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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
When you’re finished recording, launch the Plaud app on your phone and the Note Pro connects and automatically begins transferring the file via Bluetooth.
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Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle, 31 Jan. 2026
But the smarter play is to keep looking for the fresh thing that connects.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Shannon Smith Jones with Greater Twin Cities United Way says calls to 211, the confidential 24/7 call center that connects people with locally available help, have skyrocketed.
—Ubah Ali, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
All roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed, except for the Spur, a 5-mile stretch that connects Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tenn.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Bino and Fino offers an affirming representation that connects heritage to joy, curiosity, and the beautiful legacy of Africa.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
This album gives me a sense of nostalgia and pride that connects me with my childhood and best memories with my father (Grupo Niche is his favorite group).
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
That lineage connects directly to Moura’s cinematic DNA, which is also shaped as much by Italian cinema as by Brazilian movements like Cinema Novo.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the filmmaker, his most recent work connects the past with the present.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle, 31 Jan. 2026
But the smarter play is to keep looking for the fresh thing that connects.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Shannon Smith Jones with Greater Twin Cities United Way says calls to 211, the confidential 24/7 call center that connects people with locally available help, have skyrocketed.
—Ubah Ali, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
All roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed, except for the Spur, a 5-mile stretch that connects Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tenn.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Bino and Fino offers an affirming representation that connects heritage to joy, curiosity, and the beautiful legacy of Africa.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
This album gives me a sense of nostalgia and pride that connects me with my childhood and best memories with my father (Grupo Niche is his favorite group).
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
That lineage connects directly to Moura’s cinematic DNA, which is also shaped as much by Italian cinema as by Brazilian movements like Cinema Novo.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the filmmaker, his most recent work connects the past with the present.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connects
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Unlike standard credentials that often rely on one-time exams, this new system integrates directly with the software tools themselves.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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The system also integrates virtual reality.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The sensor combines ultrathin ruthenium dioxide nanosheets with a tin dioxide thin film, forming a hybrid structure that achieves ultra-sensitive detection down to parts-per-billion concentrations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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The most effective approach combines resistance training, smart exercise selection and gradual progression of weight or number of reps over time.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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The seven Harry Potter books are canon; fan fiction that couples Hermione and Malfoy is not.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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The first, is to use large-scale solar energy as in the form of agrivoltaics that couples large scale solar farms with an increase in agricultural products.—
Joshua Pearce,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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This weeknight dinner is ready in about an hour and unites the flavors of Greek dinner potatoes—namely thyme and lemon—with chicken and rice for a full meal.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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What unites these journeys is access to remote landscapes, rare wildlife and a region that still feels profoundly untamed.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The poll identifies a significant gap between voter expectations and government performance.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Leatham, a biological male who identifies as a woman, is prone to loud outbursts that disrupt court proceedings and routinely launches into tirades accusing government attorneys of transphobia.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Jan. 2026
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This correlates with the stock’s High valuation, which leads us to believe it is Fairly Priced (For further details, see Buy or Sell META).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Studies show that consumers' climate change awareness correlates with stronger intent to buy EVs; factors like attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly drive EV adoption.—
Erica Van Buren,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS BAD CALL – Trump admin slams Dems’ ‘call 911 on ICE’ push as reckless, links policy to riots and violent arrests.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The administration also sent assistance to Planned Parenthood and to the state’s 2-1-1 assistance phone line and web site that links households with a wide array of public and private social service programs.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Connects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connects. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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