as in confluence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point
the conjunction of the two major highways creates a massive influx of cars into the city
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Recent Examples of conjunction
From Yangon, Myanmar, the conjunction occurs at 7:13 p.m. local time, and Jupiter is 18 degrees high at sunset, which is at 6:33 p.m.
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Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 26 May 2025
In Southern California, in the United States of America, nature is also a conjunction of immigrants.
—Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
In order to encourage the creation and uptake of best practices and risk mitigations, an adaptive framework requires working in conjunction with interaction, allied, partner, and commercial space system operators.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The launch was overseen by the U.S. Air Force's Global Strike Command, who worked in conjunction with units from the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Force Base, Wyoming, and the 341st Missile Wing from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana to support the test.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 21 May 2025
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Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 26 May 2025
In Southern California, in the United States of America, nature is also a conjunction of immigrants.
—Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
In order to encourage the creation and uptake of best practices and risk mitigations, an adaptive framework requires working in conjunction with interaction, allied, partner, and commercial space system operators.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The launch was overseen by the U.S. Air Force's Global Strike Command, who worked in conjunction with units from the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Force Base, Wyoming, and the 341st Missile Wing from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana to support the test.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunction
Noun
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The enormous reservoir sits at the confluence of the U.S. and Mexico borders, and the views offer a mix of steep-walled river canyons and wide-open waterways with 12 public boat ramps and 7 paddling trails.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Skyscrapers towered over a hazy, Saharan landscape — a vibrant melting pot of modernist and historical sites and structures, situated on a confluence of the Nile River.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This spike reflects a convergence of disruptive forces: aggressive new tariffs, a 0.2% GDP contraction in Q1 2025 and a Federal Reserve that remains cautious despite easing inflation.—
Brian Lasher,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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When considering what has happened — and worrying about what might happen — a remarkable convergence of events cannot be dismissed.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
Noun
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This approach relies on a combination of practices rather than the routine application of pesticides used in a traditional pest-control program.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Hammerhead worms can also be sprayed with a combination of citrus oil (like orange essence) and vinegar, the Texas Invasive Species Institute states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Bad meetings kill momentum and cost your reputation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This meeting, at the time, was considered a one-off affair.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
10 June 2025
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“Conjunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunction. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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