nexus

noun

ˈnek-səs How to pronounce nexus (audio)
Definition of nexusnext
1
as in chain
a series of things linked together the oft-repeated claim that any person on the planet can be connected to any other person through a nexus of six relationships

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2
as in hub
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest as the nexus for three great religions, Jerusalem has had a troubled as well as illustrious history

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Recent Examples of nexus Cyprus is also a nexus point for heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, which eyes Turkish military installations on Cyprus with suspicion. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Safari Restaurant, the top meal-site sponsor in Feeding Our Future’s nexus, was a frequent venue and caterer for the congresswoman’s campaign events, both during Omar’s statehouse days and her congressional run. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026 He’s been jamming with The Internet again, his collective with childhood friends Syd and Matt Martians, who emerged from the Odd Future nexus to become a pacesetting act for young R&B and hip-hop fans. — Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 The foreign nexus That brings us back to the State Department’s ministerial. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nexus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexus
  1. chain
  2. hub
  3. sequence
  4. center
  5. train
  6. mecca
  7. capital
  8. core
Noun
  • The chain replaced its soft bun with a more sturdier version, changed the recipe for its mayonnaise and now serves it in a box instead of wrapped in paper.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After the pandemic, a national chain of Pilates studios reported 71 percent year-on-year growth in membership among men, as cited by GQ.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • The city is an important oil refining hub, home to two refineries and a petrochemical plant.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In Salisbury, which has become a hub for Haitians who work in nearby factories and farms, ICE recently started detaining people in parking lots and other areas immigrants frequent, according to Fouché of Safe Harbor Circles.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of hub
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  • Those types of sequences are building-block moments for Williams, competitive victories as the offense continues to take shape.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • There are dance sequences to come, and delight to be had as their own kids demonstrate the same ferocious capacity for imaginative play in later years.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sequence
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  • Iran has issued a list of concessions the US must make in order for the vital Strait of Hormuz to be reopened, once again bringing the waterway center-stage in Tehran’s dealings with Washington.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • His early memories center on 2005’s Axis of Evil tour, during which Ahmed Ahmed, Maz Jobrani, Aron Kader, and Dean Obeidallah set out to contend with an American public still living under the cloud of the World Trade Center attack.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of center
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  • The actor arrived in a regal sky blue high-neck top with a long cascading train and clashing red lining — custom designed by Prabal Gurung — offset with a casual pair of low slung, non-maternity jeans by La Ligne that skimmed just under her bump.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • According to the Metra website, UPW Train #66 remains stopped near Lombard, but all other inbound and outbound trains are back on the move and may be operating 50 minutes behind schedule.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of train
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  • The popular theatre was a cultural mecca that drew thousands to its operas, ballets and other public events, and hosted legendary greats including Maria Callas and Franco Zeffirelli.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The long-standing problem is that Skid Row is both a social service center and a mecca of drugs and other vices, with traps on every block.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of mecca
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  • The power company said the attack resulted in outages across the southern parts of the city, which is located about 47 kilometers (about 30 miles) west of the capital Tripoli.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The 34-year-old returned to a hero’s welcome in his nation’s capital of Mogadishu following his denial of entry to the US.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of capital
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  • Instead, having a consistent, longer-term core should help Carrick further develop this United side’s tactical identity, improve the players already at his disposal, and allow cohesion and team spirit to grow naturally.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Chapman, 33, should know Monday the severity of a hernia and a core muscle tear in his right abdomen.
    — Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026
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