connection
noun
con·nec·tion
kə-ˈnek-shən 
1
: the act of connecting : the state of being connected: such as
a
: causal or logical relation or sequence
the connection between two ideas
b(1)
: contextual relation or association
In this connection the word has a different meaning.
(2)
: relationship in fact
wanted in connection with a robbery
c
: a relation of personal intimacy (as of family ties)
Family connections can make getting a job much easier.
d
: coherence, continuity
… a confused multitude without order or connection.—
John Locke
John Locke2
3
: a person connected with another especially by marriage, kinship, or common interest
has powerful connections
4
5
Examples of connection in a Sentence
The state plans to improve roads that serve as connections between major highways.
There is a fee for connection to the town's water supply.
All classrooms will be wired for connection to the Internet.
connections between thought and language
Investigators found no connection between the two fires.
The school has no connection with the museum.
Evidence suggests there's a connection between the languages.
I'm not sure I see the connection.
Our family feels a deep connection to the land.
the connection between smoking and lung cancer
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The expedition collected an unprecedented number of chemical, physical and biological samples that will help scientists understand ecosystem connections, biodiversity patterns and how vulnerable these deep-sea environments may be.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Those kinds of intimate connections — along with their incredible skills, trick shots and fun-loving theatrics — have helped the Globetrotters prevail as a cultural staple for the past century.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
The host cities are spread across Northern Italy without streamlined travel connection, meaning Finoff has had to bring extra staff and supplies to each site.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
According to the documents, their exchanges included business discussions, with Sulayem often seeking Epstein's advice on meetings, connections and investments.
—Emma Graham,dylan Butts, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Those kinds of intimate connections — along with their incredible skills, trick shots and fun-loving theatrics — have helped the Globetrotters prevail as a cultural staple for the past century.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
The host cities are spread across Northern Italy without streamlined travel connection, meaning Finoff has had to bring extra staff and supplies to each site.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
According to the documents, their exchanges included business discussions, with Sulayem often seeking Epstein's advice on meetings, connections and investments.
—Emma Graham,dylan Butts, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connection. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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connection
noun
con·nec·tion
kə-ˈnek-shən
1
: the act of connecting
2
: the fact or condition of being connected : relationship
the connection between dirt and disease
3
a
: a thing that connects
b
: a means of communication
a bad telephone connection
c
: a means of continuing a trip (as by train)
4
a
: a person connected with others (as by kinship)
b
: a social, professional, or commercial relationship
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