as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the connecting of the truck to the trailer was easily accomplished
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as in integrating
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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as in combining
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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as in associating
to think of (something) in combination
opera is popularly connected with high society
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Recent Examples of connecting
Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Amazon will act as a go-between, connecting customers to local dealerships that will remain the final sellers of the vehicles.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Matt acknowledged the challenge of trading bonds, particularly in the odd lot sizes often required by SMA portfolios, demands connecting to end-to-end solutions offered by electronic trading platforms.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Setup is easy, too, and only requires connecting a cable before pairing it to your console.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
How necessary is such an event when everyone is already used to connecting virtually or through systems only?
—Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Stay true to your brand’s mission and voice while connecting authentically to the cause.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies that adopt a unified approach to managing data—connecting information across diverse environments without consolidating it into a single location—are better positioned to support AI operations.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The roads in and out of the capital are controlled by armed gangs, and days of torrential rain last week also buried two major roads connecting Cap-Haïtien and the capital under mudslides.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald (tns), arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Thunder attempted an astonishing 31 three-pointers in the first half of the game, connecting on 11 of them.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Amazon will act as a go-between, connecting customers to local dealerships that will remain the final sellers of the vehicles.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Matt acknowledged the challenge of trading bonds, particularly in the odd lot sizes often required by SMA portfolios, demands connecting to end-to-end solutions offered by electronic trading platforms.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Setup is easy, too, and only requires connecting a cable before pairing it to your console.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
How necessary is such an event when everyone is already used to connecting virtually or through systems only?
—Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Stay true to your brand’s mission and voice while connecting authentically to the cause.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies that adopt a unified approach to managing data—connecting information across diverse environments without consolidating it into a single location—are better positioned to support AI operations.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The roads in and out of the capital are controlled by armed gangs, and days of torrential rain last week also buried two major roads connecting Cap-Haïtien and the capital under mudslides.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald (tns), arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connecting
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And Gomez says more cancer centers, especially at research hospitals, are hiring education coordinators like her, who can help patients and their families stay connected to school during treatment and transition them back into their lives afterward.Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trending on Billboard While stepping away from touring, McBrain will remain closely connected to the band.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Dec. 2024
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Brands that simplify checkout by integrating flexible payment options, mobile-friendly interfaces, and quick-fill capabilities are able to capture these spontaneous purchases, driving up conversion rates and maximizing the impact of influencer campaigns.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These include improving Astra’s understanding of various accents and uncommon words; giving it up to 10 minutes of in-session memory and reducing latency; and integrating it into a few Google products like Search, Lens, and Maps.Kylie Robison, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Starting next week, Saul will be in the fossil fuel epicenter of West Texas, reporting on how a wave of technological advances and mergers have transformed the region — and what the Trump transition will mean for the nation’s nearly 2 million fossil fuel workers.Saul Elbein, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kroger also said the merger would boost grocery industry competition as well as benefit consumers and employees.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Severe cases often require spinal fusion surgery, or the process of realigning the out-of-place vertebrae and then fusing them with the surrounding bone.Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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What's known as the vaccine choice movement has been growing there since 2015 and took off during the pandemic, fusing with parents' rights and antigovernment groups opposed to measures like mandatory shots and masking.Arthur Allen, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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Diversity remains a cornerstone of Sundance’s mission, with nearly half of this year’s films directed by women and 45% by filmmakers identifying as people of color.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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This analysis of an innovative AI advancement is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The potential unification under Liberty Media raises questions about the concentration of media rights in one entity, which could impact competition and alter the industry for broadcasters and streamers worldwide.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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CRMs manage customer relationships and sales pipelines, while CDPs focus on data integration, unification and activation for personalized marketing.Chris Cho, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Authorities arrested a suspect and charged him with murder Monday in the Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald's customer in Pennsylvania spotted a man whom officers found with a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The taillights match the front block of lights and the rear fascia is more decorative all around visually linking to Range Rover-like styling.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The evolution of the PBMs Medco and Express Scripts tells a story of how one way of controlling the drug supply chain by being joined at the hip with a pharmaceutical manufacturer, over time morphed into a different version of a similarly problematic consolidation.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The acquisition is the latest sign of consolidation in the music industry, raising concern among some critics.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Connecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connecting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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