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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
the endless debate about the connection between crime and poverty
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as in junction
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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as in contact
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 merger
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 relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent
that last comment of yours has no connection with what we've been talking about for the last hour
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as in partnership
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 position
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 connection
In response to Thai authorities efforts to shut off those utilities, the scammers have increasingly turned to the Starlink internet connections of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to multiple law enforcement officials.
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Sharpen your focus, enhance your connections, and turn disruption into a catalyst for growth.
—Jeanne M. Stafford, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Globally, women make up 80% of solo travelers — 82% for Intrepid — reflecting a growing desire for meaningful travel that fosters empowerment and connection.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Something to do with the enabled connection to Orkney folk of the past.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Sharpen your focus, enhance your connections, and turn disruption into a catalyst for growth.
—Jeanne M. Stafford, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Globally, women make up 80% of solo travelers — 82% for Intrepid — reflecting a growing desire for meaningful travel that fosters empowerment and connection.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Something to do with the enabled connection to Orkney folk of the past.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
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Bezos and Zuckerberg, with whom Trump previously had contentious relationships, have gone out of their way to get closer to him this time around.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The crisis of monogamy, the possibility of having more honest, effective relationships, but without judging anyone.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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The 'tracks' will all be completely static, a combination of tensioned cables stretching 150-300 m (500-985 ft), and shorter sections of steel rail for smooth turns and junctions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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Commuters crossing a junction near the Bank of England (BOE), left, in the City of London, UK, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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View Comments Also include on your list the contact information and account numbers for your bank, investment and retirement accounts.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry did not confirm any exchanges through Trump’s and Xi’s aides but said China and the United States had been in contact in various ways.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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However, the merger between TMTG and Digital World Acquisition Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company, in March 2024 boosted his financial situation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The index was lifted by mining stocks, which advanced on the news that Glencore reportedly considered a merger with Rio Tinto although talks are no longer active.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Content oversight and quality assurance provided by Bay Area News Group. Bay Area News Group advertising leadership oversees sponsored, native, and paid content on this platform, ensuring its quality, relevance, and helpfulness for our audience.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Plus, by remaining in the U.S., players can still make endorsement appearances and maintain broader relevance.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Russia has also invested in combat robots, utilizing AI to modernize its military technology in partnership with China, developing UGVs such as the Uran-9, a robot tank, Platform-M, a rocket strike system, and the Soratnik, a seven-ton drone tank.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The second capsule, also sustainably minded, included footwear in partnership with eco-conscious company ACBC.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Girma, after all, is widely viewed as the United States’ top defender and one of the country’s best young players regardless of position.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Phantoms are in a position to hire an attorney of Kessler’s caliber (and billing rate).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Further, with over 90 percent of the Canadian population living within 150 miles of the U.S. border, there is a very real and modern Canadian connection to the U.S. media, entertainment, politics, trade, family kinship, culture, and defense needs.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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And while some of them have indeed come to the Florida table to express ideological kinship – like Argentina’s President Javier Milei – others have made the trek to gauge warily the implications of the imminent return of a confrontational America-first foreign policy.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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