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
Tokayev, who is the former Foreign Minister and ex-senior UN official, noted the nexus of AI to Kazakhstan’s foreign policy.
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Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In January 2024, a downsizing Groupon moved to smaller digs downtown, leaving a 300,000-square-foot hole in the onetime nexus of the Chicago tech scene.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
The nexus between these two instances is the California Public Records Act, a law which mandates disclosing certain documents held by the government agencies.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
And Purdue’s nexus, Trey Kaufman-Renn, has upped his scoring output in each of the last four.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Those sellers doing more than $100,000 in gross revenue in the Garden State would be required to collect sales and use tax, and those under that mark and not bearing any physical nexus to the state would not.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Multiple studies show a nexus between nutrition and mental health conditions such as depression, ADHD, and anxiety.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
The Hale Gallery The Hale Gallery is in the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, a thriving nexus of galleries and shops in downtown Islamorada.
—Charlene Fang, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
Stephen writes about the nexus of technology, science, policy, and business on and off the planet.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In January 2024, a downsizing Groupon moved to smaller digs downtown, leaving a 300,000-square-foot hole in the onetime nexus of the Chicago tech scene.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
The nexus between these two instances is the California Public Records Act, a law which mandates disclosing certain documents held by the government agencies.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
And Purdue’s nexus, Trey Kaufman-Renn, has upped his scoring output in each of the last four.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Those sellers doing more than $100,000 in gross revenue in the Garden State would be required to collect sales and use tax, and those under that mark and not bearing any physical nexus to the state would not.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Multiple studies show a nexus between nutrition and mental health conditions such as depression, ADHD, and anxiety.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
The Hale Gallery The Hale Gallery is in the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, a thriving nexus of galleries and shops in downtown Islamorada.
—Charlene Fang, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
Stephen writes about the nexus of technology, science, policy, and business on and off the planet.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexuses
Noun
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Flat, flexible teams outmaneuver rigid command chains.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, lines of vertical chains or cables create a almost frame each piece of art, as if every one has been thoughtfully exhibited.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Scientists have developed a low-cost, compact power module that can be used in data centers, microreactors, and heavy-duty vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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These include energy consumption—driving GW data centers, thermal management and the time to operationalize that infrastructure.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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But often, these efforts center on what needs to happen operationally—steps, sequences, handoffs.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The model’s efficiency is particularly notable when handling long sequences of data.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Detroit was also named the most challenging place to live with asthma in the country by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s annual rankings of asthma capitals.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Decentralization by delegating power back to national capitals and community levels, creating a competition among ideas and regulatory systems in order to drive growth.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s a rare find in a world where streaming and security usually come with subscription strings attached.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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It was cracked-up, had two strings on it.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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The summer pastures near Prospect Mountain feature fisheries, expansive water rights dating back to the early 1900s, and rock-climbing meccas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In Mississauga, developments around transit hubs, such as those supported by improvements like the Hurontario Light Rail Transit, are fostering mixed-use districts that blend multifamily units and retail spaces.—
John Krpan,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Nexuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nexuses. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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