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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
Worm amassed his cabinet from his travels and connections around the globe.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
Research shows that leaders who embrace feedback foster stronger connections and improve team performance.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
While both home network environments fared better than public ones, even the faster connection speeds couldn't make the cloud gaming experience practical for longer play sessions.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
There’s no clear connection between the brief moment the father and son shared together on the court and what happens now.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
Research shows that leaders who embrace feedback foster stronger connections and improve team performance.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
While both home network environments fared better than public ones, even the faster connection speeds couldn't make the cloud gaming experience practical for longer play sessions.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
There’s no clear connection between the brief moment the father and son shared together on the court and what happens now.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
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As 2025 begins, Microsoft faces a more tenuous relationship with artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, which the company has backed to the tune of over $13 billion.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Well, the relationship between munis and the 10-year Treasury rate is clear in the chart below.Brett Owens, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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In it, the railroad says it was awarded a grant to add a third track from a junction in Brooklyn south to East St. Louis.Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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During the construction, access to Laurel Falls will be closed from both the Little River Road and the junction of Little Greenbrier Trail and Cove Mountain Trail, the NPS noted.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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After sharing the story on Reddit, the mom joked about her own contact name in her daughter's phone.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Replays showed that there was helmet-to-helmet contact between Taaffe and Stovall, but officials reviewed the play to see if Taaffe should be penalized for targeting and the Texas safety was cleared of any wrongdoing.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
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In letters to Judge Garnett on Jan. 7, the satellite TV providers said that despite the Fubo-Hulu merger, Venu remained anti-competitive in nature.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Since the merger, the total return for SNX shares has disappointed at 4.3%.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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The story is set in the aftermath of the real-life Chavez Ravine evictions, a dark moment in the history of Los Angeles with very real modern-day relevance.Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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Modern buyers often crave a mix of authenticity, relevance and scarcity, reshaping how industries collaborate to meet these needs.Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by wildfires in L.A. County in partnership with 211 LA.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The partnership helped propel Microsoft’s market cap past $3 trillion last year.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Attempting to correct their version of events only entrenches their position and escalates tension.Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Made with memory foam, the neck pillow comfortably supports your head and neck in any position and is made with a breathable, yet plush, fabric.Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
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The results of the team's analysis revealed that all six individuals were biologically related, with varying degrees of kinship, in a family tree spanning at least four generations.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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If his passions remain separate, a kinship with skilled tradespeople, with people who physically make and do, runs deep.Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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