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as in to integrate
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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2
as in to combine
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 to associate
to think of (something) in combination
opera is popularly connected with high society
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Recent Examples of connect
Its banks were connected to the EU’s financial system.
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Dominic Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
The project, as it was originally envisioned, would connect Los Angeles and San Francisco in two hours and 40 minutes with 220-mile-per-hour trains, among the fastest in the world, at a cost of $33 billion.
—Ralph Vartabedian, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Christo and Jeanne-Claude were inspired by how the waterway connected Miami and its diverse neighborhoods.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
There are also pieces that connect Twain to the history of Hartford, advertising which used his name or image to promote stores or utility companies.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2025
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Dominic Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
The project, as it was originally envisioned, would connect Los Angeles and San Francisco in two hours and 40 minutes with 220-mile-per-hour trains, among the fastest in the world, at a cost of $33 billion.
—Ralph Vartabedian, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Christo and Jeanne-Claude were inspired by how the waterway connected Miami and its diverse neighborhoods.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
There are also pieces that connect Twain to the history of Hartford, advertising which used his name or image to promote stores or utility companies.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connect
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Also at the University of Chicago, NORC is part of a consortium that last year received a $53 million, 10-year grant to better integrate the use of evidence and data into USAID programs.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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The decade is lushly integrated into the storyline, a soft focus and sepia tones bring an air of nostalgia to the fore as the sets and cast recreate the trappings of a gritty Madrid, 1979.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Like the building, the Grande Cuvée combines tradition and modernity to stunning effect: The resulting dram—renowned for its complex layers of flavor and long-lasting finish—can command $1,000 a bottle on the secondary market.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Dacia Spring Electric 65 combines a 65hp motor and 26.8kWh battery, giving it 140 miles of WLTP range.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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While the public often associates AI with automation and repetitive outputs, the most compelling works are those that communicate the artist’s vision built on years of meticulous studies and experiments.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Instead, most of the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms were those associated with the human body.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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For such a force to succeed, the international community must couple these capabilities with more permissive rules of engagement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Jennie will couple her latest project with The Ruby Experience, a three-city show run with performances by Kali Uchis, Dua Lipa, and Doechii.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2025
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Now, Eisen is reshaping Miami’s new design narrative with high-profile projects launching at the Aston Martin Residences, Miami Beach’s 5 Park, and Missoni Baia, fusing tropical ease with IMG’s fashion-forward approach.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mercury fusing with Saturn opens access to the spiritual realm.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The cuts included about 20 people in the FDA’s office of neurological and physical medicine devices, several of whom worked on Neuralink, according to the two sources, who asked not to be identified because of fear of professional repercussions.—
Rachael Levy and Marisa Taylor,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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For the second day of programming, Prada conducted a workshop on how to accurately identify and read data sources and communicate the impacts to the public, attended by delegates from countries including Chile and Turkey.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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Interconnected Digital Payments Systems In the next five to 10 years, digital payments will become seamless and interconnected through artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In most places, the grid can only interconnect 2 to 3 GW, says Taylor.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
19 Feb. 2025
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In a standard setup, the vulnerability might be caught by a scanner and flagged as critical—but never correlated with specific firewall configurations or patching policies, delaying a fix.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The three-month groups roughly correlate to the four seasons, and are based on temperatures.—
Nikki Nolan,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Connect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connect. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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