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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
Iranian officials have openly threatened ships that pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that connects the Persian Gulf with the world's oceans.
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Additionally, use a dry cloth to clean the metal mount that connects to the camera body, to ensure a secure connection.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The narrow waterway is a key maritime corridor that connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
That sentiment, Jacques adds, connects the music of Mexico and Puerto Rico.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
A lot of that hinges on how Tréca Paris connects with the final consumer, rather than focusing on a business-to-business model, to which the company has previously been accustomed.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
Consumer pricing has yet to be determined for the virtual clinic, which connects women to treatment including hormone care, GLP-1s, pregnancy care, and more.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Why Donny Osmond still connects with audiences There is a reason Donny Osmond still matters to multiple generations.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Kintetsu rail connects Yoshino to Osaka and Nara, and local buses help access trailheads.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Additionally, use a dry cloth to clean the metal mount that connects to the camera body, to ensure a secure connection.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The narrow waterway is a key maritime corridor that connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
That sentiment, Jacques adds, connects the music of Mexico and Puerto Rico.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
A lot of that hinges on how Tréca Paris connects with the final consumer, rather than focusing on a business-to-business model, to which the company has previously been accustomed.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
Consumer pricing has yet to be determined for the virtual clinic, which connects women to treatment including hormone care, GLP-1s, pregnancy care, and more.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Why Donny Osmond still connects with audiences There is a reason Donny Osmond still matters to multiple generations.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Kintetsu rail connects Yoshino to Osaka and Nara, and local buses help access trailheads.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connects
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Built around a compact semiconductor laser framework, the system integrates a multi-wavelength configuration operating across green, blue, and infrared laser bands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Yoga teacher Katy Vanek integrates the animals into the flow of the class.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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This delicious treat combines Chick-fil-A Lemonade (or Diet Lemonade) and the signature Icedream dessert mixed with strawberry and hibiscus flavors.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Much like Catastrophe, Derry Girls combines irreverent farce with weightier issues that sometimes take you by surprise but never betray the series’ light-hearted metier.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 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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As Leon, however, it's recommended to play in the third person, which couples nicely with the action-thriller vibe of that storyline.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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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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This Mercury-Jupiter trine unites your distant 9th house and your personal 1st house, since Jupiter’s currently in your sign.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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What unites these three shows, which are otherwise quite different, is psychologically astute character development.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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In fact, the American College of Sports Medicine identifies gait as neuromotor training — a key component of overall fitness because of its role in supporting functional movement and lowering injury risk.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The test, which also analyzes data such as weight, height, last menstrual period, and hormone levels, identifies patterns and predicts outcomes that a standard blood test cannot.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2026
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The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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In spite of this gap, modern neuroscience has made significant progress mapping the neural correlates of consciousness (NCC) — identifying patterns and brain regions that reliably track specific conscious states.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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These findings don’t mean weight loss is futile; even short-term weight loss correlates with improvements in metabolic health.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Connects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connects. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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