1
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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3
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
Velour banners with artwork of fish, fowl and fauna hang from the tall ceilings of a lower seating area connected to the cafeteria.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
The second method is by connecting a Google Home or Alexa device.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
What’s been great is that this show connected so quickly.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
In his view, this can offer a better way to increase buy-in and engagement, and can be more rewarding as well for leaders who can connect to employees but still maintain boundaries.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
The second method is by connecting a Google Home or Alexa device.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
What’s been great is that this show connected so quickly.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
In his view, this can offer a better way to increase buy-in and engagement, and can be more rewarding as well for leaders who can connect to employees but still maintain boundaries.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connect
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To further integrate the environment, use natural materials such as oak and mixed hardwood.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then the hope is that over time the company starts integrating that into their work and the performance in an unselfconscious way.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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To save even more, consider mixing materials—for example, combining wood posts with metal balusters.—
Abid Haque,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Those historic missions and the pioneers associated with them should not be forgotten.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The cost associated would not exceed $30,000 — the same amount on the Public Interest Legal Foundation contract.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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Notably absent from the main cast is Kordell Beckham, the other Season 6 winner, who was coupled up with Serena.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump then coupled the antisemitism charges with a new enemy, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, threatening universities with billions of dollars of cuts in federal programs.—
Sandy Tolan,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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The aliens reportedly emerged from the wreckage, fusing together into one object and bursting into a bright light and turning all but two of the soldiers to stone.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In this process, subatomic particles such as protons and neutrons—and even entire atomic nuclei—could be smashed together, fusing to form heavier nuclei and releasing an enormous amount of energy.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2025
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Exposure is believed to be limited, and known contacts have been identified and contacted.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sixty-two percent of white American adults identify as Christian, and 61% of American Christians identify as white.—
Michael Pasek,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Google was a pioneer in this area, and this TPU is miles ahead of its predecessors in performance, energy efficiency, interconnect and so on.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Energy production and consumption are increasingly interconnected, meaning pursuit of local self-sufficiency comes at a steep economic cost.—
Brett Watson,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Filtering water, practicing good hygiene, and cleaning cooking implements correlated with avoiding that complaint.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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The team concluded that the use of digital technology correlates with a 58% lower risk of cognitive impairment, even after adjusting for gender, age and education level.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Connect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connect. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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