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or nexus
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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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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
Advertisement Other countries wishing to stimulate innovation could do well to emulate this nexus between government, business, and academia that has been so successful in Switzerland.
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Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
Even before the event, the matches have been a nexus for proud Jordanians to gather together.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Parias' case showcases the nexus of the issues — and the narrow scope of oversight and resources within the judicial and agency level for someone injured by the federal agency that is also detaining them.
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Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
This does not strike me as the biography of someone who needs lectures on the nexus between the black freedom struggle and its import to the broader world.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Every neighborhood has its own part in the story too, as the nightlife nexus has migrated up and down Manhattan, shimmied across the East River and back, and transformed, faltered, and thrived again over the past six decades.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Her case, within a nexus of other acts of disrespect, provoked the ire of numerous Indigenous Americans, including one of the better-known of the eighteenth century, Pontiac, an Odawa leader who organized resistance against the British.
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Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Drawing heavily from Japanese kankyō ongaku, the Portland ambient duo explores mind-bending sound design and meditative states in a long-form piece at the nexus of the acoustic and the digital.
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Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
In the 2000s, the street transformed into a nexus of youth culture, with streetwear shops and restaurants like Animal.
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Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Alois Zwinggi,
Time,
24 June 2026
Even before the event, the matches have been a nexus for proud Jordanians to gather together.
—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Parias' case showcases the nexus of the issues — and the narrow scope of oversight and resources within the judicial and agency level for someone injured by the federal agency that is also detaining them.
—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
This does not strike me as the biography of someone who needs lectures on the nexus between the black freedom struggle and its import to the broader world.
—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Every neighborhood has its own part in the story too, as the nightlife nexus has migrated up and down Manhattan, shimmied across the East River and back, and transformed, faltered, and thrived again over the past six decades.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Her case, within a nexus of other acts of disrespect, provoked the ire of numerous Indigenous Americans, including one of the better-known of the eighteenth century, Pontiac, an Odawa leader who organized resistance against the British.
—
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Drawing heavily from Japanese kankyō ongaku, the Portland ambient duo explores mind-bending sound design and meditative states in a long-form piece at the nexus of the acoustic and the digital.
—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
In the 2000s, the street transformed into a nexus of youth culture, with streetwear shops and restaurants like Animal.
—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexuses
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Lotte Shopping revealed in a corporate filing on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Megabox parent company Contentree JoongAng to merge the two chains was terminated on June 30.
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The planned merger of Lotte Cinema and Megabox, South Korea’s second- and third-largest multiplex chains, has collapsed, ending a 14-month attempt to combine the two companies into the country’s biggest theatrical exhibitor.
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Lahore is the capital of Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province, where many parents send their children to private tutoring centers in the afternoon and evening.
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Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
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Speaking of that last vampire subject, this is also a great episode for Jacob Anderson in the B-plot, as Louis plays the reluctant avenger doing that loveable scoundrel Raglan James’s dirty work in two stand-out action sequences.
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Likewise, despite the filmmakers’ best efforts, there’s still a few uncanny valleys to be crossed, notably in the up-close, full-body fighting sequences, which remind us how much VFX isn’t quite there yet.
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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering America's economic geography, enabling businesses to operate globally while reducing reliance on traditional urban hubs.
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The airport is one of only two commercial aviation hubs in the United States to feature terminal gambling (the other is Reno-Tahoe International Airport).
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The collision involved one of Sacramento Regional Transit’s newer low-floor light rail trains.
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Amtrak canceled some trains in the Northeast due to excessive heat that could affect the tracks.
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That represents a significant eyeball shift following last season’s 50-50 split between the two fashion capitals.
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Both are attempting historic makeovers of their capitals, with an eye to their own legacies.
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Nadal also uses the Western grip, which sends the racket strings from low to high while practically facing downward.
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The halterneck bikini style was also held in place with bright yellow strings.
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The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.
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With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.
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“Nexuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nexuses. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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