variants
or nexus
1
as in chains
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 centers
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 nexuses
Starfleet Academy is another nexus of debate and division.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The group is planning to finance, create and sell content at the intersection of sports and culture—the very nexus Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has sought to dominate via apparel, trading cards and sports betting.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Hill is a nonpartisan publication reporting on the inner workings of government and the nexus of politics and business.
—Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Dick, who succumbed to cancer in 2018, was a presidential speechwriter and advisor who Goodwin likens to the Zelig of the era, continually entrenched at the nexus of its consequential characters and moments.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
But the single most important factor—the one at the nexus of hype and potential—is the growth of AI and, in particular, the promise of deep learning.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Some version of the breathtaking view has existed for centuries at this remarkable nexus of peoples and histories—what was previously part of the Ottoman and Roman empires.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
All of this against a backdrop of Michelin-star taco restaurants, money laundering, smog, traffic and the nexus of a hundred year drug trade.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The group is planning to finance, create and sell content at the intersection of sports and culture—the very nexus Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has sought to dominate via apparel, trading cards and sports betting.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The Hill is a nonpartisan publication reporting on the inner workings of government and the nexus of politics and business.
—Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Dick, who succumbed to cancer in 2018, was a presidential speechwriter and advisor who Goodwin likens to the Zelig of the era, continually entrenched at the nexus of its consequential characters and moments.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
But the single most important factor—the one at the nexus of hype and potential—is the growth of AI and, in particular, the promise of deep learning.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Some version of the breathtaking view has existed for centuries at this remarkable nexus of peoples and histories—what was previously part of the Ottoman and Roman empires.
—Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
All of this against a backdrop of Michelin-star taco restaurants, money laundering, smog, traffic and the nexus of a hundred year drug trade.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexuses
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Fast-food chains like Shake Shack and Chipotle are among those that have rolled out high-protein, lower-carb menus, as Fox News Digital previously reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Load your car with winter travel gear, including tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, and road flares.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
26 Jan. 2026
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Fortunately, this legislative session, which began last week, the Colorado legislature is looking at ways to shield residents from rate hikes caused by data centers.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Our demand for power is vast, not least because of the enormous appetite of LLMs served by massive data centers.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Instead, most elements are choreographic—step sequences, hydroplaning, and twizzles (a continuous forward-moving twirl on one foot).—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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There are several virtuosic sequences, including the plane crash and Linda’s duel to the death with the boar, that fully justify the film’s R rating and induce laughter with their audacity.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the three recent transactions point to pockets of strength in the South Bay apartment sector, some residential hubs are struggling beneath the weight of financial setbacks.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to furniture, Exiger has identified a steady ramp-up of other industries like kitchen cabinets, automotive parts (gears, drive trains, carburetors), and electronics that have invested billions in countries like Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries to sidestep the tariffs.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Metra said the Amtrak switch and signal issue at Union Station caused delays of up to 45 minutes for inbound and outbound BNSF trains and up to 20 minutes for inbound and outbound Southwest Service trains.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Anti-lockdown protests filled state capitals.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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While most of the country huddles indoors against the winter chill, the City by the Bay hums with a unique energy—born from its legacy as one of the world’s true cultural capitals.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Using light-emitting diode, or LED, holiday light strings will reduce the cost of decorating homes.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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That’s due to the toy’s silicone strings' ability to reach the back of the throat and become lodged.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Nexuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nexuses. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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