1
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
What happens in Ohio may shape how courts, businesses and individuals across the country decide to manage their connection to AI in the years ahead.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Given the heavy influence of Turnpike and Ragweed on breakout stars of the scene, like Wyatt Flores and Kaitlin Butts, the connection from Guthrie to 2025 Red Dirt is a straight line.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
During the discussion, all three of the panelists shared their own personal connections to the sport.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
That connection changed everything.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Given the heavy influence of Turnpike and Ragweed on breakout stars of the scene, like Wyatt Flores and Kaitlin Butts, the connection from Guthrie to 2025 Red Dirt is a straight line.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
During the discussion, all three of the panelists shared their own personal connections to the sport.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
That connection changed everything.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
Noun
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Elsewhere in the podcast, Shallow discusses her penchant for using femininity and flirtation as reality TV weapons, and how that nickname cast a shadow on her real-life relationships.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Muriel’s From American Horror Story to Disney’s Princess and the Frog, New Orleans’s relationship with the otherworldly has been well documented on film and television.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Canal supporters identified the break in the Appalachian Mountains at the junction of the Mohawk River and the Hudson as a propitious place to dig a channel to Lake Erie.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Crossing a saddle into Sterling Canyon, the trail ends at the junction with Vultee Arch Trail.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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But Austin didn’t see any of that groove appear for Piastri, whose cutback attempt at the start of the sprint contributed to what was ruled by the stewards to be a racing incident, the contact with Nico Hülkenberg ultimately taking out both McLarens (and Fernando Alonso).—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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At that time, Adams was SDUHSD’s director of special education and was the district’s point of contact for parents of ATP students.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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However, Tracker data showed that cross-border merger and acquisition deals remain largely unchanged, and in fact, trade uncertainty has deterred some smaller cross-border investments and purchases.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Tving, founded in 2020, has rapidly emerged as a leader in Korea’s streaming landscape and is currently working on a merger with Wavve, another major Korean streaming service.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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During a joint interview, Smith’s wife Leslie Smolan and the shows’ curator Anne Morin, who is director of diChroma Photography, discussed the relevance and impact of Smith’s work today.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The government continues to concede land, resources, and sovereignty without demanding protections or accountability—gambling on the promise of economic benefits and international relevance.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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The organization has a partnership with the nonprofit Allbritton Journalism Institute, which sponsors a multi-year class of 20 fellows who work closely with professional journalists in the newsroom.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Alongside the build of seven Astute class submarines – of which HMS Agamemnon is the sixth – BAE Systems is also constructing four Dreadnought class boats in partnership with the wider Defence Nuclear Enterprise.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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But BoxGroup’s lane has long been to join a dizzying number of early-stage rounds, allowing the firm to take smaller positions while working hand-in-hand with other firms.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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His ousting from the party was announced alongside that of fellow CMC member Miao Hua, who was removed from his military position in June, as well as seven other officers.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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For all the suffering at this table, there’s a redemptive kinship as well, and a recognition that feels like rescue.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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From adjoining lockers to neighboring spots in stretch lines, the two appear to have quickly developed a kinship.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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