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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
For members of the Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network, a coalition of nonprofits that operates a hotline for reports of ICE activity and connects residents with legal and community support, the risk is not theoretical.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Disneyland's monorail is a historic transportation system that connects the park.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The alarm sounds, live video begins streaming, GPS coordinates lock in and two-way communication connects directly to emergency dispatch over cellular service.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
In October, Mexican journalist Miguel Angel Beltran, who covered drug trafficking, was found dead along a stretch of highway that connects the northwest state of Durango with Mazatlan, a resort hub in the neighboring state of Sinaloa.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the theories of how this holiday originated connects it to European farmers in the 18th Century.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The longstanding bridge, which was deemed structurally deficient, connects downtown to the East Side.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Its Ember 2 mug, which has a heating element right inside and connects to a handy app, is now out in some new colorways.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Other highlights include a living room sporting a wood-burning stove, a dining area that connects to a kitchen outfitted with open shelving and stainless appliances, and a bath equipped with a porcelain tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Disneyland's monorail is a historic transportation system that connects the park.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The alarm sounds, live video begins streaming, GPS coordinates lock in and two-way communication connects directly to emergency dispatch over cellular service.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
In October, Mexican journalist Miguel Angel Beltran, who covered drug trafficking, was found dead along a stretch of highway that connects the northwest state of Durango with Mazatlan, a resort hub in the neighboring state of Sinaloa.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the theories of how this holiday originated connects it to European farmers in the 18th Century.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The longstanding bridge, which was deemed structurally deficient, connects downtown to the East Side.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Its Ember 2 mug, which has a heating element right inside and connects to a handy app, is now out in some new colorways.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Other highlights include a living room sporting a wood-burning stove, a dining area that connects to a kitchen outfitted with open shelving and stainless appliances, and a bath equipped with a porcelain tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connects
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The system integrates detection, tracking, and interception capabilities into a single operational workflow.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Franz’s professional identity also reflects a modern, multifaceted skill set—one that integrates communication, composure, and performance.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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The new device combines this century-old turbine concept with modern triboelectric materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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No other hotel combines the storied grandeur, the stylish Art Deco decor, the roster of legendary visitors, and that afternoon tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 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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Boston Dynamics couples perception (IMUs, cameras, possibly LiDAR) with these controllers to enable rapid reflexive responses.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 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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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the philanthropic heart of the Broadway community, unites theater lovers to make a lifesaving and life-affirming difference for people facing HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses across the country.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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Venus, planet of harmony, unites with eager Mars in your 5th House of Ideation, adding heaps of inspiration into everything around you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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The plaque is expected to find a temporary spot in the Senate in the coming days, while the architect of the Capitol identifies a more permanent home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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For someone who’s been an actor for 60 years and identifies so deeply with the work, that was an existential crisis.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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His lack of playing time in the big leagues last summer directly correlates to the Cubs’ lack of injuries.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The study also found economic freedom correlates with population growth.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
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Sunny skies by day often bring clear nightscapes after dark, so soak up the starry splendor on the Tucson Astro Trail, which links 12 area observatories and dark-sky parks.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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The route links the campus to downtown stops near the Capitol.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Connects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connects. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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