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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
the endless debate about the connection between crime and poverty
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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
there's a problem at the connection where the outside wire is hooked up to the inside wiring
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as in contact
an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world
I have a connection in Hollywood who might be able to get you a part in a movie
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as in merger
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
that bridge is the only connection between the island and the mainland
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as in relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent
that last comment of yours has no connection with what we've been talking about for the last hour
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
in a truly secular society there is no connection between church and state
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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
enjoyed self-employment and never wanted a connection with a big company
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Recent Examples of connection
Consider who is in your corner and where your connection is actually headed.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
When writing music, Wonho sees it as a point of connection with his fans.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The holiday party honored the culture, creativity, and connections that make Houston—and Beyoncé—shine.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
The sergeant, Rayna Madho, 41, was arrested by police in Nassau County in connection to two thefts from the store in Valley Stream, one on Dec. 7 and an earlier incident on Nov. 24.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
When writing music, Wonho sees it as a point of connection with his fans.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The holiday party honored the culture, creativity, and connections that make Houston—and Beyoncé—shine.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
The sergeant, Rayna Madho, 41, was arrested by police in Nassau County in connection to two thefts from the store in Valley Stream, one on Dec. 7 and an earlier incident on Nov. 24.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
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That said, intellectual curiosity is at the heart of a spy’s relationship toolkit.Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Laura Harrier, known for her role as Liz Allan in Spider-Man: Homecoming, recently had to set the record straight about her relationship status after Spider-Verse star Shameik Moore posted what appeared to be a cozy video of the two together.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Dec. 2024
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The crash occurred at 10:34 p.m. on High Ridge Road near the junction with Cedarwood Drive, according to Sgt.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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The crash, just north of the Interstate 380 junction, blocked all lanes.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the application process, every applicant shares their biographic, biometric, and contact details and answers a few security questions.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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So and his colleagues have confronted common misconceptions about the virus—for example, a fear that it can be transmitted through casual contact—and have worked to reach those who are most vulnerable to H.B.V. Many struggle with poverty and rarely go to a physician.Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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RedBird Capital didn’t quite acquire Paramount Global, but the private equity firm was part of the consortium with Skydance that announced a merger with the company in July.Alex Sherman, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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For Goodfellas, the merger gives a major boost to the company’s film and TV production business, as well as providing a new source of content to feed its international sales business.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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When choosing influencers, prioritize relevance and engagement over sheer follower count.Deepak Bansal, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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To the conscious world, the former increasingly feels like the largest inconvenience of these examples, leaving many to question and critique its relevance—the first step in disrupting this dynamic.Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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The platform has helped some operators realize a $250,000 boost within the first six months of their partnership.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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This Senators team looks like a real threat to qualify for the postseason in the Eastern Conference, and the emergence of Sanderson as a star-level No. 1 defender — and his partnership with Nick Jensen — is a major reason for it.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The liquidation of such positions often triggers a cascading effect leading to a price crash.Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Dodgers also signed an outfielder of their own, replenishing their thin depth at the position with a one-year, $17-million contract for veteran Michael Conforto.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Most of the sharing dyads, almost 67 percent, were unrelated, so kinship also wasn’t a driving factor.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Six individuals from the group were found to have a close kinship, including a mother and daughter.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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