1
as in junctions
a place where two or more things are united
there's a problem at the connection where the outside wire is hooked up to the inside wiring
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2
as in contacts
an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world
I have a connection in Hollywood who might be able to get you a part in a movie
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as in mergers
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
that bridge is the only connection between the island and the mainland
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as in associations
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
in a truly secular society there is no connection between church and state
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as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
enjoyed self-employment and never wanted a connection with a big company
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Recent Examples of connections
Shannon was working the former Hinas and Alex hard — trying to make individual connections with each of them.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Real healing happens through permanent, supportive relationships, whether through adoption, reunification with family, or lasting connections with caring adults.
—Laura Rivera, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Anna Jarecki, the owner of Nourish Skin and Sugar Studio, says making East Tosa a business improvement district would help businesses better market their products and services for customers and improve connections between business owners.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The company attracted investment from Silicon Valley billionaire and noted Trump convert Marc Andreessen and boasts connections to Republican power players including Vance and Erik Prince, founder of private military contractor Blackwater.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Making those connections helps women juggle their many roles on and off the job.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
He's even witnessed love connections blossom without the distraction of a phone.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.
—Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of connections.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Real healing happens through permanent, supportive relationships, whether through adoption, reunification with family, or lasting connections with caring adults.
—Laura Rivera, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Anna Jarecki, the owner of Nourish Skin and Sugar Studio, says making East Tosa a business improvement district would help businesses better market their products and services for customers and improve connections between business owners.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The company attracted investment from Silicon Valley billionaire and noted Trump convert Marc Andreessen and boasts connections to Republican power players including Vance and Erik Prince, founder of private military contractor Blackwater.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Making those connections helps women juggle their many roles on and off the job.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
He's even witnessed love connections blossom without the distraction of a phone.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.
—Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of connections.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connections
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This causes the PPy and PSS to separate into tiny regions, creating thousands of junctions where electrons and ions interact.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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Surprisingly, cognitive decline in healthy aging isn't as simple as neurons dying, but rather neurons losing their spark at the synapse, the tiny junctions where signals leap from cell to cell.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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Turn casual contacts into reliable allies while Mercury harmonizes with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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On the first voyage, Columbus’ initial contacts with natives were tentative and respectful.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Investment banking analysts regularly clock more than 80 hours a week when working on live deals, leveraging Microsoft’s Excel program to deliver financial models for mergers and leveraged buyouts.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Stadthaus will transition to the role of President of Strategy and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and will continue to advise on the company's long term growth.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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That includes a 2024 study in Sweden of about 2 million children, more than 180,000 of whom were exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy, which found no associations between the pain medication and children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cunha would drop into deeper positions, looking to trap any second balls won, before moving into vacated space.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The technology’s growing adoption in political circles may force candidates in similar positions as Hashmi to the table, when the alternative is an AI clone created by the opponent.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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That includes implementing cameras at dangerous intersections to automatically cite speeding drivers.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Buses receive priority at intersections during other times but will still hit some red lights.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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As this weekly chart shows, NFLX has a strong history of breaking out from similar consolidations, often following through to new highs.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The difference is that the majority of the shuttered newspapers last year was not the result of consolidations by big chains, but longtime independent owners who have given up — at places like the Wasatch Wave in Utah or the Aurelia Star in Iowa, the report said.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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And this year, expect more discussions, and concrete dealmaking, around AI and broader technology partnerships, as the forum doubles down on digital infrastructure and data-driven industries.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Marking a bold new phase in its international expansion plans, Zeta Studios revealed that multiple projects and partnerships have already emerged from this event and will be announced shortly.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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