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
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile long two-lane highway that runs through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, connecting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Shenandoah National Park.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
This uneasy relationship to medicine is just one of the threads connecting me to Frankenstein.
—Thomas Page McBee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Don’t let technology be a barrier Stroebel says many caregivers share with her that both technology and youth language can feel like a barrier to connecting with their child.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
The two lakes — as well as the connecting Kohlman and Keller lakes — will be listed as infested.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
After congregants walked around reflecting and connecting with the Cathedral, Roberson resumed services with familiar rituals —communion, peace offerings and prayers.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The museum’s plans for Excelsior Club included restoring the existing two-story structure and adding a connecting history center focused on local and regional Black history.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The goal is to reduce friction so partners can focus on making drinks and connecting with customers.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Furthermore, a preliminary agreement with Egypt’s EGAS may lead to the development of five deepwater gas wells in the Mediterranean, connecting to existing infrastructure.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile long two-lane highway that runs through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, connecting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Shenandoah National Park.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
This uneasy relationship to medicine is just one of the threads connecting me to Frankenstein.
—Thomas Page McBee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Don’t let technology be a barrier Stroebel says many caregivers share with her that both technology and youth language can feel like a barrier to connecting with their child.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
The two lakes — as well as the connecting Kohlman and Keller lakes — will be listed as infested.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
After congregants walked around reflecting and connecting with the Cathedral, Roberson resumed services with familiar rituals —communion, peace offerings and prayers.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The museum’s plans for Excelsior Club included restoring the existing two-story structure and adding a connecting history center focused on local and regional Black history.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The goal is to reduce friction so partners can focus on making drinks and connecting with customers.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connecting
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Local food in Hawai‘i is singular, defined by the natural merging of flavors across the islands’ many diasporas.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The merging of the modern and traditional is an effort to help people find God in a new way, said Reverend Jason Roberson, the head priest at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and to mark the church’s entry into a new century.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Another way Dr Pepper is evolving its storytelling is integrating into existing programming like The Pat McAfee Show during the show’s signature commercial-free hour.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For Yang’s microscope, the network instantly reconstructs high-resolution details across a large 3D volume, integrating data from all 100 lenslets into a single coherent image.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Aussie star has been associating with The New Day since his regular tag team partner, Austin Theory, was sidelined with an injury.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Commit to regularly offering valuable insights so people start recognizing your name and associating it with expertise.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ninety new Deutsche Bahn train cars will soon come to Germany's rail system, marking the beginning of a new age of connected mobility for the transportation company.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The home screen has large buttons for arming and disarming the system, and below that are panels for the lock, the doorbell, any other connected devices, Trusted Neighbor, and Alerts.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Big changes—like new laws, industry mergers or new technology—can quickly change how valuable an investment is.—
Jack Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Samsung has created a unique user experience by coupling its foldables with software optimizations like multitasking support, split-screen modes and stylus compatibility.—
Mark Vena,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The steering coupling bolt may have been improperly tightened, allowing the steering coupling to loosen from the steering rack.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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In 2025, organizers told the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the show would be reverting to a blended approach, fusing a consumer focus with automotive experiences like thrill rides and Indy Car demonstrations.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Held at One Hanson Place in Brooklyn, the evening was a multisensory event fusing the worlds of fashion, art and culinary.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Connecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connecting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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