nexuses

noun

variants or nexus
plural of 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 That really is the nexus of power in the book to see how that changes things. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2026 In addition to exploring the new nexus of streaming and linear, Mipcom delivered some classic moments. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 The trim, Venezuelan-leaning restaurant sits at the nexus of the fast-developing Melrose Hill, across the street from Little Fish and Kuya Lord and around the corner from Bar Étoile. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 One reason the early childhood brain development window closes without intervention is that our diagnostic tools were not built to look through the mother-child nexus. — Holly Baines, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 Pennsylvania has established itself as a nexus of data center backlash. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 But during a two year-stretch of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ term in office, Buckhead was also a nexus of carjackings, street racing, vandalism and murders. — Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Griffin, when asked about the location, said Miami is the nexus of thishemisphere and a great American city of hardworking immigrants who value education and hard work. — Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Marconi’s unassuming northwest suburban factory is certainly the nexus of the Chicago-style giardiniera universe. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexuses
  1. chains
  2. centers
  3. sequences
  4. hubs
  5. trains
  6. capitals
  7. strings
  8. meccas
Noun
  • Cinemark and Regal among major chains have decided against their own sequel releases due to Netflix’s ultra-short two-week release window on offer, while AMC Theatres will screen the David Fincher film, starring Brad Pitt, on its Imax screens.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The light generates highly reactive chlorine radicals that activate carbon atoms along the polymer chains without destroying them.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • Lombardo expressed support for the projects backed by local communities, while Ford questioned whether the developments would benefit residents and proposed pausing tax breaks for centers.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • By entering your address, the locator will create a list of voting centers that are less than a mile away.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of centers
Noun
  • The dedicated automation cell operates alongside the assembly process, allowing the team to gather real-time feedback and continuously improve manufacturing sequences.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Hampered by the low budget, the film’s war sequences don’t prove arresting.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sequences
Noun
  • Prices start at $2,410 (excluding international flights, which are typically via hubs such as Paris or London).
    — Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Independent Russian media outlets later reported that Ukrainian drones had targeted one of Europe’s largest oil transport hubs in Samara.
    — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of hubs
Noun
  • Without the Buy America agreement, the trains will be manufactured in Germany.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Despite its name, the Railroad Commission of Texas does not regulate trains or railroads.
    — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of trains
Noun
  • Washington and European capitals are now trying to minimize their exposure.
    — Tom Moerenhout, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Other priorities include examining the emergence of early states, imperial capitals, and major Bronze Age civilizations.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of capitals
Noun
  • The lower strings were definitely emphasized on this track, but the higher strings still had a nice timbre, while the brass instruments sounded bright enough.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Potential choking hazards such as loose beads or strings should also be avoided.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of strings
Noun
  • Food meccas include Pier 57 (hit Nom Wah for legendary dim sum, or LoLo’s on the Water for the fish fry) and, of course, Chelsea Market (try Miznon’s pita cheeseburger and roasted cauliflower, and Ayada’s mango sticky rice).
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of meccas or meeting places for diehard fans, live sporting events try to position themselves as major cultural moments.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of meccas

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“Nexuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nexuses. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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