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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Relevance
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
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.
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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
All of that, however, works on the cash nexus.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 14 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
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
All of that, however, works on the cash nexus.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 14 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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Now, Russia’s and Ukraine’s Soviet-era tanks rumble across the battlefield covered in anti-drone nets and spikes, dangling chains and unwieldy cages.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tyla also wore coordinating chains around her waist, which dropped with gold medallion charms in numerous tiers.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento Superior Court last week, centers around public artwork intended for the corner of 13th and J streets at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The two-minute trailer showcases action sequences, romance and family dynamics across multiple storylines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most of the film’s visual sequences are reconstructions of the experiences of the Palestine Red Crescent staff who were working in their West Bank office at the time.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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As much as Putin’s chumminess with Xi and Modi might have sparked some discomfort in many European capitals, the group was brought together by a combination of need, economic pragmatism and opportunity, analysts say.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are no strings, but the head of the racquet is perforated.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Most viola strings are tuned at C/G/D/A, from lowest to highest.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 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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From urban hubs like Boise to smaller towns and rural communities, residents can choose from a variety of providers and connection types.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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For example, cities can offer long-term leases or development rights near transportation hubs in exchange for upfront investment or ongoing revenue-sharing.—
Regina Clewlow,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Nexuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nexuses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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