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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
McCord’s connections with offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon and quarterbacks coach Nunzio Campanile brought him to Syracuse and coach Fran Brown.
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David Ubben, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
In Season 2, premiering in 2023, Carrie rekindled her romance with former fiancé Aidan (John Corbett), Miranda deepened her connection with Che, and Charlotte faced challenges with family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Start at $55 per month for download and upload speeds of 300 Mbps. Fiber connection.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Leaders of both cities are expected to promote future collaboration and support a shared vision of greater connection, according to the city news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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David Ubben, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
In Season 2, premiering in 2023, Carrie rekindled her romance with former fiancé Aidan (John Corbett), Miranda deepened her connection with Che, and Charlotte faced challenges with family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
Start at $55 per month for download and upload speeds of 300 Mbps. Fiber connection.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Leaders of both cities are expected to promote future collaboration and support a shared vision of greater connection, according to the city news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
Noun
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He’s considered a work-in-progress defensively, learning a lot from his close relationship with Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The fictional Leanne’s husband Bill (Ryan Stiles) abruptly leaves her for a younger woman, forcing her to reevaluate her relationships.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
31 July 2025
Noun
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This mysterious part of the ocean is at the junction of two powerful currents, one of which is salty and warm, while the other is cold and rich in nutrients, creating a highly biodiverse environment, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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From Earth’s perspective, the junction of the disks resembles the number eight lying down, similar to the infinity symbol (∞).—
Jorge Garay,
Wired News,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Colleges are also required to conduct entrance and exit counseling, disclose tuition and net price clearly, and report enrollment and student contact information accurately.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The agency is advising the public to stay away from Cartwright Creek downstream of the plant at 1006 Treatment Plant Road, and where the creek flows into the Harpeth River, to avoid coming in contact with contaminated water.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 July 2025
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Some have speculated that a merger would mean fewer trains rolling through northern Illinois, given that there would be no need to hit the start and end points of two different railroads.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The railroad spoke with the bank about the possibilities of a merger, the report said.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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While relevance can spark a moment, only authenticity can sustain a brand.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Being outspoken is even better, and with cord-cutting wreaking havoc on TV viewing, traditional TV players that used to develop their talent in house are increasingly turning to outsiders to help give them relevance to an audience that might otherwise bypass their content.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Rublev has signed a multiyear partnership with K-Swiss; the duo has designed and launched the K-Frame Speed Rublo as part of this collaboration.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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In recent weeks, Reddit co-founder Alex Ohanian acquired a minority stake in Chelsea, and other clubs are increasing their values through partnerships with brands like Snuggs and Persil.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Lake County school district has 35 positions funded with that federal money, and the Osceola County school district could have lost $6 million.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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The group fully acknowledges the privilege of being in the position to take an extended break.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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By 2001, one research team found that kinship families in at least 26 states could be denied financial support.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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There is a sense of kinship as Trump was indicted in 2023 for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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