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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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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
While remote-first companies strive to create virtual cultures, building authentic connections and camaraderie can be hard when team members are scattered around.
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Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Embracing multi-generational strategies, diversifying investment options, and personalizing philanthropic guidance allows wealth managers to create meaningful connections that bridge the gap between young and older clients.
—April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Prioritize assisting clients by championing their cause, fostering connections, and crowdsourcing solutions to their challenges on social media.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Use these connections to spread the word about your new business, gain valuable advice, and even secure your first clients.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
As such, understanding the fly’s brain in such detail could hold implications for connections in human brains—and the neural pathways that lead to certain behaviors.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Finding solace in these small connections has become a lifeline for many.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Embracing multi-generational strategies, diversifying investment options, and personalizing philanthropic guidance allows wealth managers to create meaningful connections that bridge the gap between young and older clients.
—April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Prioritize assisting clients by championing their cause, fostering connections, and crowdsourcing solutions to their challenges on social media.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Use these connections to spread the word about your new business, gain valuable advice, and even secure your first clients.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
As such, understanding the fly’s brain in such detail could hold implications for connections in human brains—and the neural pathways that lead to certain behaviors.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Finding solace in these small connections has become a lifeline for many.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connections
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My zones are mergers and acquisitions, fundraising and business development.Sardor Umrdinov, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Due to decades of mergers and acquisitions, the three largest PBMs now manage nearly 80 percent of all prescriptions filled in the United States.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Acquisition of word-object associations by 14-month-old infants Science.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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One or more of the key industry associations in each of these sectors could provide a credible—and confidential—forum for evaluating the feasibility of various options for banding together groups of like companies in that sector.Brian Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Media members, as well as VIP ticket holders, were routed through a number of intersections manned by state and local law enforcement officers before arriving at a large, grassy area where drivers were asked to open hoods and trunks, and each vehicle was searched by a K-9 officer.Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
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This might require their little ones to make multiple transfers, on their own, at busy intersections.Eli Hager, ProPublica, 12 Oct. 2024
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Chun will work to continue to identify and execute meaningful cross-platform partnerships that drive value for subscribers and innovation across the industry.Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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In these instances, external partnerships are developed with regulatory compliance in mind.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By focusing on multi-generational strategies, advisors can foster engagement and cultivate relationships with younger clients, paving the way for long-term success and sustainability.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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From building an online presence to managing client relationships and marketing your services, digital tools are your best friend.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Brands strengthening their always-on creator roster and fostering deeper collaborations with creators will have a competitive edge and remain agile.Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both songs are collaborations with other artists, though the charts don’t seem to reflect that.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Amazon, of course, does not have its own news division, so the special will combine some familiar elements like real-time poll results and commentary, while also referencing third-party news sources across all political affiliations.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
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Judges are expected to be nonpartisan and their campaign ethics guidelines discourage candidates for the office from expressing political views, party affiliations or critiquing their opponents.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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The 43 injured people are in non-life-threatening situations, police said.Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Invest in conflict resolution training and practice having difficult conversations in low-stakes situations to build confidence.Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Connections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connections. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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