Thesaurus results for NEXUSES

nexuses

noun

variants or nexus

plural of nexus

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 The nexus of prediction markets, cryptocurrency interests and some of venture capital’s most powerful figures, including Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen, could further counter the casino and gambling sector’s clout. —

Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026 There’s also the sense, as the years have passed, that this role is the nexus for a number of quirks that Gosling would bring to his later roles, and even his public persona. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 On the latest episode of The Excerpt, USA TODAY explores the vital nexus between oil and water. —

Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 In recent months, state attorneys general have asserted themselves on other issues at the nexus of antitrust and the media industry. —

Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026 Mahan and Villaraigosa are the only two Democrats who have publicly called to roll back regulations on the state’s oil and gas market, illustrating the political murkiness at the nexus of California’s climate and affordability challenges. —

Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 Researchers at the nexus of these fields did not wait for central questions to be resolved. —

Darrell Evans, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026 For the sufferer, however, the illness is lived as a singular nexus between culture, temperament, circumstance, and the body’s quirks. —

Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026 Leaving a legacy Taylor believes the nexus of UCF’s magical tournament run began the prior season, when injuries limited Taylor, Dawkins and 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall, as the Knights finished 19-13 and sixth in the American Athletic Conference. —

Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026

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Independents rise as chains face headwinds Keown said that while some chains have seen financial headwinds and store closures, independent pizzerias have been ascendant.

— James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit.

— Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026