conns

variants also cons
Definition of connsnext
present tense third-person singular of conn
as in pilots
to operate or control the course of there was white-knuckle tension as the captain conned the gunboat through the mine-infested harbor

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  • Benji gives in to whatever Jake wants, desperate not to rock the boat, while Jake frequently pilots their relationship, taking control without giving much thought to Benji and his desires.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
  • The drones are always recording and equipped with high-quality zoom and thermal cameras as a Cincinnati police officer remotely pilots the drone from the department's command center.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
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  • The Fed traditionally steers clear of political whims when devising monetary policy in part to maintain credibility.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • This year’s event raised money for UpSpire⁠, an employment program; Tarrant Area Food Bank; United Community Centers, focusing on food and literacy; and Tarrant To & Through Partnership, which steers students toward college or careers.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Conns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conns. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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