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 40 hours Like the Texas Eagle, the Southwest Chief connects Chicago and Los Angeles. —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 This strategic collaboration aims to redefine how the national team connects with its global fanbase. —

Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 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 Its creamy mouthfeel seamlessly connects with beurre blanc sauce, which further enhances the wine’s rich flavours. —

Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Key characters Season 2 of The Mandalorian connects this show to the greater Star Wars universe while planting the seeds for many future events and spinoffs. —

Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026 In addition to the formal dining room, a second, slightly more relaxed dining area connects to the chef’s kitchen, while a separate dirty kitchen is tucked out of sight. —

David Caraccio may 16, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026 The dead whale was stranded on Thursday just off the small island of Anholt in the Kattegat, the broad strait between Denmark and Sweden that connects the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. —

ABC News, 16 May 2026 Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers. —

Jenna Guarneri, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

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Consus integrates institutional research with tactical portfolio management intended to adapt to economic conditions, interest-rate movements, and inflationary pressures.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The model also boasts 800 V charging and cell-to-body integration, a structural load-bearing battery design that integrates battery cells directly into the vehicle’s floor and walls.

— Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026