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interconnected 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of interconnectednext
as in interrelated

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verb

past tense of interconnect
as in connected
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole we interconnected all of our audio and video components to get the full home theater experience

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Recent Examples of interconnected
Adjective
The official said that the collapse began on Sunday in one of the mine shafts and spread to the other interconnected shafts. — Yasir Abdallah, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Modern tankers use interconnected operational technology, or OT, to control the vessels — with propulsion, navigation and cargo systems all internet-connected. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
Other suites are on the third floor, five of which can be interconnected. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 These systems are interconnected, so understanding one area in isolation is not enough. — Mick Safron, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interconnected
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interconnected
  1. interrelated
  2. connected
  3. associated
  4. integrated
  5. joined
  6. coupled
  7. related
Adjective
  • Studies like this underscore the many interrelated factors and moving pieces that contribute to trustworthiness.
    — Caroline Montojo, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Campaign For Democracy refers to three interrelated federal funds overseen by longtime Newsom advisors Lindsey Cobia and Ann Patterson.
    — Lia Russell July 15, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of interrelated
Verb
  • Once connected to tools, accounts, codebases, internal systems or financial workflows, AI agents can aggressively (and perniciously) take action on their own with limited human intervention.
    — Larry Bradley, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In the opening quarter, Jackson rushed for the Ravens’ first touchdown, and later connected with Zay Flowers for a 54-yard score.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of connected
Adjective
  • The United Nations Environment Program estimates that more than 90% of waste generated in Africa is disposed of at uncontrolled dumpsites and landfills, often with associated open burning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The associated cold front pushes farther south and east, carrying showers and thunderstorms with it.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of associated
Verb
  • Dating, shopping, algorithmic feeds, ad networks, AI-powered glasses—Facebook (and other social networks like it) became integrated into our entire lives.
    — Larry Bradley, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In 1947, Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball, yet by 1955, Little League in the South remained segregated.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrated
Adjective
  • Jones, the former Apple exec who recently re-joined Amazon, padded out the programming wish list.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kar, the company’s CEO, was a founding team member at Palo Alto Networks and oversaw Juniper Networks’ entire Ethernet portfolio before the two joined forces at Auradine, a blockchain and AI chip startup where Upscale was incubated.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Definition of joined
Verb
  • Fans hoping to see Sally happily coupled up with Gary, a dreamy detective with heterochromia, will be disappointed.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Many guests are coupled up, on a babymoon, or have returned with a newborn in tow.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of coupled
Adjective
  • The savage purge since June of high-momentum stocks – dominated by AI hardware and related industrials – has sapped the bullish aggression of traders, helping to reset tactical sentiment toward a more neutral level.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Closely related to that time last year when ESPN’s Pat McAfee supercharged a cruel rumor about an Ole Miss underclassman.
    — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Interconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interconnected. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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