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
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) worked in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Health to investigate the case.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
This is also called a conjunction (and the same term applies to other celestial bodies).
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
August has been a month jam-packed with cosmic phenomena visible from Earth – from nebulas to meteor showers to planetary conjunctions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
The peak of the Perseids is occurring just after the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter, and the two planets will still be close together and shining brightly.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
This is also called a conjunction (and the same term applies to other celestial bodies).
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
August has been a month jam-packed with cosmic phenomena visible from Earth – from nebulas to meteor showers to planetary conjunctions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
The peak of the Perseids is occurring just after the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter, and the two planets will still be close together and shining brightly.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunction
Noun
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Debra Krol reports on Indigenous communities at the confluence of climate, culture and commerce in Arizona and the Intermountain West.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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The confluence of new political pressures in post-pandemic Japan, namely inflation, a surge in immigration, and the rise of new forms of media, has shaken politics.—
Mireya Solís,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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This may sound like science fiction, but the convergence of large language models (LLMs), brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and cognitive neuroscience suggests a very real future where developers could literally think their apps into existence.—
Somdip Dey,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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These moments are arguably as powerful outcomes as the statements made, signaling a convergence of leaders without the West.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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And yet the Dolphins have found a way to remain masters of mediocrity, prolonging the NFL’s longest playoff win drought with a combination of misfortune and missteps.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The wild berries and jasmine create this beautiful fruity-floral combination that makes the whole composition feel brighter and more playful, perfect for daytime wear.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kenneth Cole has long been a champion of the merging of fashion and social impact.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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If zipper merging is legal in your state, then it should be used during times of heavy, slow-moving traffic.—
Ahmed Jawadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Earlier in the tournament, Sinner said that their meetings now will never be quite as spontaneous as the epic five-setter here three years ago, which announced their rivalry to the world.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This meeting also comes with plenty of air left in both teams’ seasons.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Conjunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunction. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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