variants
or nexus
1
as in chains
a series of things linked together
the oft-repeated claim that any person on the planet can be connected to any other person through a nexus of six relationships
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2
as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
as the nexus for three great religions, Jerusalem has had a troubled as well as illustrious history
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Recent Examples of nexuses
At Village Tap, a 35-year-old nexus for Chicago’s craft beer connoisseurs, the countdown has been on for weeks.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
And Purdue’s nexus, Trey Kaufman-Renn, has upped his scoring output in each of the last four.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Those sellers doing more than $100,000 in gross revenue in the Garden State would be required to collect sales and use tax, and those under that mark and not bearing any physical nexus to the state would not.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
With economic conditions pressuring states to secure steady revenue streams and budget crunches abounding, expect more legislatures to revisit their nexus laws in the year to come.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Multiple studies show a nexus between nutrition and mental health conditions such as depression, ADHD, and anxiety.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
The Hale Gallery The Hale Gallery is in the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, a thriving nexus of galleries and shops in downtown Islamorada.
—Charlene Fang, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
Stephen writes about the nexus of technology, science, policy, and business on and off the planet.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
The city’s role as a cultural and geographic nexus, as Bridget Finn described, is evident in the diversity of perspectives and creativity showcased during the week.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
And Purdue’s nexus, Trey Kaufman-Renn, has upped his scoring output in each of the last four.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Those sellers doing more than $100,000 in gross revenue in the Garden State would be required to collect sales and use tax, and those under that mark and not bearing any physical nexus to the state would not.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
With economic conditions pressuring states to secure steady revenue streams and budget crunches abounding, expect more legislatures to revisit their nexus laws in the year to come.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Multiple studies show a nexus between nutrition and mental health conditions such as depression, ADHD, and anxiety.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
The Hale Gallery The Hale Gallery is in the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, a thriving nexus of galleries and shops in downtown Islamorada.
—Charlene Fang, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
Stephen writes about the nexus of technology, science, policy, and business on and off the planet.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
The city’s role as a cultural and geographic nexus, as Bridget Finn described, is evident in the diversity of perspectives and creativity showcased during the week.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Nexuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nexuses. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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