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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
The goal of Fanatics Collectibles and Topps will be to tighten the connection between the NFL’s fans and the game that’s being played on the field.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Honest limits build stronger, happier connections for you.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
For Williams, that connection is personal.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The connection between Maiava and the pass-catchers is being cultivated now in the spring, with Anderson predicting a fruitful harvest come this fall.
—Dan Lovi, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Honest limits build stronger, happier connections for you.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
For Williams, that connection is personal.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The connection between Maiava and the pass-catchers is being cultivated now in the spring, with Anderson predicting a fruitful harvest come this fall.
—Dan Lovi, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for connection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
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The close relationship between Lewandowski and Noem drew scrutiny.—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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As of Saturday, police said the motive and the suspect's relationship to the victim were unknown.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The square also has a new role as a traffic hub — this time, as a key junction for bicycles.—
Marie Patino,
Bloomberg,
20 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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In March 2021, then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tried to have Swalwell removed from the House Intelligence Committee over his contact with Fang, citing the same interactions now at the center of Patel's file review.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The tone-setting sequence put Cabrera into cruise control, getting a mix of whiffs and soft contact to limit the Angels to just one hit in six shutout innings en route to a 7-2 Cubs victory.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The merger comes at a difficult time for food companies.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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The leaders of the Senate committee that oversees the FCC are questioning how the agency gave approval to the Nexstar–Tegna transaction, the massive broadcast station merger that already has been paused by a federal court.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Size now matters less, and success will be determined by relevance to consumers and capital markets, according to the consultancy firm.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The aircraft’s modular design and open avionics architecture allow for rapid integration of new capabilities, ensuring continued relevance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 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,
4 Apr. 2026
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The partnership centers on the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix (May 9-10) and the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), with BTA branding on the team’s F50 catamaran plus destination content across digital platforms, and prominence during race-week events.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rocker got off to a rocky start in the first inning after a ball slipped past the glove of Josh Jung, followed by a wild pitch, which put a runner in scoring position with only one out, before back-to-back singles by Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart netted the Reds their first two runs of the game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-five candidates filed for nine Legislature positions, including 17 Democrats and eight Republicans.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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She’s especially revered in Shiite Islam because of her kinship with the imams.—
Mary Thurlkill,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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How did Henley, a rock star living in a big house on Mulholland Drive, find such a kinship with Thoreau, who famously chose a simple, deliberate life amid nature?—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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