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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
Pakam connects waste companies with a tracking and payments program.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The first is a ground plate, weighing 110 pounds, that connects to the home’s electrical grid and is installed in a garage or driveway.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The line connects the bustling Praça dos Restauradores in Baixa (downtown Lisbon) with the lively Bairro Alto district and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Stewart connects this habit to the West African Dogon people, who believed that cooking vessels contained spirits.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Elevador da Glória first opened in 1885 and connects Restauradores Square with a popular street in the Bairro Alto district.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Support through your health care provider along with resources, such as Postpartum Support International that connects new moms with support groups and individual counseling, is available.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Roof windows shower natural light on the curvy bridge that connects the two-wings of the upper floor.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The line, which opened in 1885, connects Lisbon's downtown area near the Restauradores Square with the Bairro Alto (Upper Quarter), famous for its vibrant nightlife.
—Andrei Khalip, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The first is a ground plate, weighing 110 pounds, that connects to the home’s electrical grid and is installed in a garage or driveway.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The line connects the bustling Praça dos Restauradores in Baixa (downtown Lisbon) with the lively Bairro Alto district and the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Stewart connects this habit to the West African Dogon people, who believed that cooking vessels contained spirits.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Elevador da Glória first opened in 1885 and connects Restauradores Square with a popular street in the Bairro Alto district.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Support through your health care provider along with resources, such as Postpartum Support International that connects new moms with support groups and individual counseling, is available.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Roof windows shower natural light on the curvy bridge that connects the two-wings of the upper floor.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The line, which opened in 1885, connects Lisbon's downtown area near the Restauradores Square with the Bairro Alto (Upper Quarter), famous for its vibrant nightlife.
—Andrei Khalip, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connects
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The Energy Storing and Efficient Air Conditioner (ESEAC) integrates energy storage with cooling and humidity control, and, according to project data, can reduce peak air-conditioning power demand by more than 90% and lower electricity bills for cooling by more than 45%.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Codesigned by Wood and the brand, the collection integrates Hanky Panky’s recognizable lace fabrics with Wood’s personal approach to style and self-expression.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Grandma combines all of that cheesy, starchy goodness into one casserole dish instead.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Blur, directed by Craig Quintero of Taipei’s Riverbed Theatre and Phoebe Greenberg of Montreal’s PHI Centre, combines live performance with free-roam VR in a surreal meditation on grief, cloning, and the ethics of science.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Create Low-Stakes Opportunities for Visibility Gen Z often associates visibility with exposure to criticism.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Especially given the fact that the latter only associates itself with organic style stars, not limited to Solange and Beyoncé.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Aug. 2025
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Their recent paper describes the Movement Reshaping (MR) Exosuit, which, rather than augmenting any part of the human body, couples the motion of one joint to lock or unlock the motion of another joint.—
Payal Dhar,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Sep. 2021
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That requires leadership that unites teams around common goals, fosters open dialogue about AI's capabilities and creates structures that guide responsible use.—
Luiz Domingos,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The goal is to create an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites everyone.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Set up with a post-credits scene at the end of War, this film finds the League investigating the death of an entire American nuclear submarine crew, which Wonder Woman identifies as the work of warriors from Atlantis.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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The test identifies over 120 allergens, including food intolerances, environmental triggers, and household irritants.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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In aerospace, where downtime directly correlates to revenue loss, this translates to a quantifiable competitive advantage.—
Dan Sorensen,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Researchers have extensively mapped the motor cortex, so there's plenty of information about how general neuronal activity there correlates with movements of the hand as a whole, and each finger individually.—
Chad Bouton,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Jan. 2021
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Recent reports suggest that HHS will issue a report that links the development of autism to taking Tylenol during pregnancy.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Any conflict between Israel and Hamas, sometimes several kilometers away, the Gaza Health Ministry falsely links to GHF.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Connects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connects. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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