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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
When direct Wi-Fi connections fail, some vendors quietly instruct customers’ cameras to serve as relays for other devices.
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
My mother, an anthropologist and keeper of our family’s rituals, taught me to look at the world through the lens of connection—her own initial inspiration being Margaret Mead.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
The Robb Report ties the entity to Gu Fang, the wife of Chinese billionaire Xu Hang, co-founder of medical device manufacturer Mindray Medical, but Southern California News Group could not confirm that connection.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Positive people also tend to be more social, and studies show that healthy connections keep people healthier overall.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
My mother, an anthropologist and keeper of our family’s rituals, taught me to look at the world through the lens of connection—her own initial inspiration being Margaret Mead.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
The Robb Report ties the entity to Gu Fang, the wife of Chinese billionaire Xu Hang, co-founder of medical device manufacturer Mindray Medical, but Southern California News Group could not confirm that connection.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Positive people also tend to be more social, and studies show that healthy connections keep people healthier overall.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Expanding your perception can benefit your relationships today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Non-food-contact Surfaces Of Equipment Have An Accumulation Of Dust, Dirt, Food Residue, And Other Debris.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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Investigations are ongoing to determine how the aircraft and vehicle came into contact on an active runway.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Shares of Puig Brands soared on Tuesday after beauty peer Estée Lauder confirmed the companies are in talks about a potential merger.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to her LinkedIn profile, Lewis is also the incoming president of the Association for Corporate Growth Dallas/Fort Worth, an organization for professionals working in mergers and acquisitions.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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How much money could Charlotte bring to the table for roster construction, staff salaries, operating expenses, and anything and everything that could rejuvenate the 49ers’ program and kickstart its return to relevance?—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yet the stumbles under Davis that would’ve qualified as successes elsewhere struck at the core identity of a program with national brand-name relevance and ties to some of the sport’s biggest names like Smith, Williams, James Worthy, Michael Jordan and Vince Carter.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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On March 9, Hims & Hers announced a new partnership with Novo Nordisk, after an earlier attempt at a pact crumbled last year.—
CHRISTOPHER ROWLAND THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The lifeguard position in Aurora pays $17 per hour and requires a flexible schedule.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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In motions filed in federal court by both the village and Miami-Dade County, attorneys argued that the suit should be dismissed because the village had not taken a final position on the issue before Megladon filed suit.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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And yet there was a certain kinship.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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An early adopter of social media, Mapp set out to help people in the Black community to find safety and kinship in the natural world through outdoor recreation.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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