1
as in coupled
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 combined
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 linked
to think of (something) in combination
opera is popularly connected with high society
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as in associated
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Recent Examples of connected
ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
In today’s hyper-connected, AI-fueled world, trust has become the foundation of every relationship, from brands and customers to employers and employees.
—Haider Nazar, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
Each is a different color and features a letter or symbol on its back, as well as a bead connected to the hanging loop.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Pixel phones are also getting a few more features for connected accessories.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
In today’s hyper-connected, AI-fueled world, trust has become the foundation of every relationship, from brands and customers to employers and employees.
—Haider Nazar, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
When prompted, select option 3 to be connected with a representative.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
Each is a different color and features a letter or symbol on its back, as well as a bead connected to the hanging loop.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connected
Verb
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When cost and performance are tightly coupled, striking the right balance between them provides operational excellence.—
Ben Ofiri,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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During Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, Kat coupled up with Dale Moss, the winner from The Bachelorette Season 16 with Clare Crawley.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Remarkably — and alarmingly to all but the most Anglo-centric observer — that is more than the French, German, Italian and Spanish leagues combined.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The two quarterbacks combined for 93 attempts and 894 yards passing.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The information could include flight logs, names associated with criminal activities, civil settlements, immunity or plea agreements.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The brain is surrounded by a layer of tightly joined cells, called the blood-brain barrier, that acts as a bouncer turning away any substances deemed unworthy of accessing our most precious resource.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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More joined after the sixth, which Sánchez ended with a swinging strikeout of Jorge Polanco.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The new neurons integrated smoothly with existing nerve circuits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the end of last year, the company had 18,600 employees, but that was before a significant number of pink slips were given this year and Skydance Media was integrated.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, the team’s innovative solution rotates the printing platform, allowing powder to be deposited and fused continuously.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The epic, quasi-Homeric tale of Aeneas and his people is fused with the tales of numerous real, historical figures, and narrative patterns drawn from literary sources are interwoven with actual Roman history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the same time that show-goers will be recording catwalk antics on their iPhones, the Met will open an exhibition dedicated to an artist often linked to the Surrealists.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Delaying this meal was linked with greater risk of death in a sizable 20-year study.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be Transparent And Responsive Use two tactics that are interrelated: transparency and responsiveness.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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In this way, the story of the musical functions on two interrelated levels.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Connected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connected. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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