as in confluence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point
the conjunction of the two major highways creates a massive influx of cars into the city
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Recent Examples of conjunction
Note that there is no comma—no Oxford comma, that is, beloved of this publication and often scorned elsewhere—before the conjunction.
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Since Venus is currently retrograde, this isn’t your average Venus-Neptune conjunction.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
Saturn’s conjunction with the north node in Pisces on the 21st should bring a profound opportunity to align your actions with your higher purpose.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
The drug is taken in conjunction with misoprostol in a two-medication regimen that constitutes the majority of abortions in the country.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Since Venus is currently retrograde, this isn’t your average Venus-Neptune conjunction.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
Saturn’s conjunction with the north node in Pisces on the 21st should bring a profound opportunity to align your actions with your higher purpose.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
The drug is taken in conjunction with misoprostol in a two-medication regimen that constitutes the majority of abortions in the country.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunction
Noun
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The social self of centuries, formed at the confluence of region, class, caste and tribe, was still strong in me.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Kasane’s airport in northeast Botswana (at the confluence of four countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe) is the gateway to this park.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Converging For The Future While this may seem like an arduous process, convergence ultimately creates value.—
Mike Lefebvre,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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This convergence of beauty, performance, and responsibility is inspiring other international projects, including architect Stefano Boeri’s famed Vertical Forests, a series of residential towers wrapped in living greenery.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Hudson said Wednesday in his letter to Gilmore and Eaves that the decline compared with fiscal 2024 is expected largely due to a combination of two factors.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Its ascent was driven by a combination of factors including easing trade tension between the United States and China and Moody's downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt which has prompted investors to seek alternative investment sources to the dollar.—
Samuel Indyk,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The audition process lasted six months over a series of self-tapes, in-person readings, meetings and screen tests, all of which ultimately landed her in the role of Liesel.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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An emergency board meeting is called and everyone votes no except for Taylor.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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“Conjunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunction. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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