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as in to integrate
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
connect all the sets of lights and attach them to the branches of the Christmas tree
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2
as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
the two interstate highways connect, so a driver can go from one corner of the state to the other without much trouble
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as in to associate
to think of (something) in combination
opera is popularly connected with high society
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Recent Examples of connect
Art Jasmine Paco, Mt. Juliet High: Also an art winner who displays versatility and the ability to connect through through drawing, painting and other forms of artistic expression.
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
The victims were connected to the shooter — Combs is the sister of the mother of House’s children, and Gumm is their mother.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 July 2025
Featuring dozens of speakers, the event seeks to connect thousands of attendees from different industries and levels of experience with technology professionals.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Founded in 1996, LendingTree offers online tools to connect borrowers with lenders on financial services, like credit cards, mortgages or personal loans.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
The victims were connected to the shooter — Combs is the sister of the mother of House’s children, and Gumm is their mother.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 July 2025
Featuring dozens of speakers, the event seeks to connect thousands of attendees from different industries and levels of experience with technology professionals.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Founded in 1996, LendingTree offers online tools to connect borrowers with lenders on financial services, like credit cards, mortgages or personal loans.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connect
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Its launch comes just days after a major controversy regarding the Grok 3 chatbot, which is integrated with the social media site X. The AI had begun generating a series of antisemitic comments in response to questions from users, including those that appeared to praise Adolf Hitler.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Hinge and Grindr, two of the most popular dating apps, are taking steps to integrate AI into their platforms.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The 32-year-old was one of the best tight ends in the NFL with 2,341 receiving yards on 197 receptions with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019 and 2020 combined.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Soliman also is associated with the Clifton Mosque and has led multiple services there, according to the mosque's website.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Law enforcement officers raided a San Francisco home Tuesday associated with Devastating Pyrotechnics, the fireworks company linked to a deadly explosion last week in Esparto.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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Throughout their stay in a tropical oasis, Islanders will couple up to face brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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And higher-income folks won't see a change, because individuals with incomes over $175,000 or couples over $250,000 won't qualify for the new deduction.—
Laurel Wamsley,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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This trend that fuses sensuality, rebellion, and urban style has crept into the closets of celebrities, influencers, and fashion experts alike.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
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Sukeban, the live sports and entertainment brand that fuses Japanese female pro-wrestling with anime aesthetics, has inked a strategic partnership with NTT DoCoMo Studio & Live Inc. to accelerate its global expansion and content development initiatives.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2025
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The outlet has not been publicly identified by law enforcement.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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As of Thursday, July 10, 334 earthquakes had been identified at Mount Rainier by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), Cascades Volcano Observatory Public Information Officer Holly Weiss-Racine told USA TODAY.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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That too, while complicated, is important as so much tax, retirement asset protection and other planning is interconnected.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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But as our society has become increasingly interconnected and mobile, the problem has only grown.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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What matters is starting early with practical moments: discussing grocery prices with children or opening their first savings account, which research shows correlates with college attendance.—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Press freedom correlates with less corruption in many countries.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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“Connect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connect. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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