CONNECTS Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

connects

verb

present tense third-person singular of connect

as in integrates

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole connect all the sets of lights and attach them to the branches of the Christmas tree

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as in combines

to come together to form a single unit the two interstate highways connect, so a driver can go from one corner of the state to the other without much trouble

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as in associates

to think of (something) in combination opera is popularly connected with high society

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Recent Examples of connects The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches. —

Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026 In addition to the formal dining room, a second, slightly more relaxed dining area connects to the chef’s kitchen, while a separate dirty kitchen is tucked out of sight. —

David Caraccio may 16, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026 The dead whale was stranded on Thursday just off the small island of Anholt in the Kattegat, the broad strait between Denmark and Sweden that connects the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. —

ABC News, 16 May 2026 The tally arrived around the same time that the Grammys inaugurated a category that connects electronic dance music and pop, as the two have been crossing over for decades. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 The main level of the home includes a lakeside primary suite, open gathering spaces and a chef’s kitchen that connects to outdoor living areas, its listing shows. —

Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026 The open floor plan connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, with large windows that provide abundant natural light and access to the backyard for indoor-outdoor living. —

Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026 Kansas City leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for the bridge that connects the River Market over train tracks to the Berkley Riverfront Park area. —

Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 Artist Karl Haendel, who worked on the installations, said the art connects local residents with artifacts from nearby museums. —

City News Service, Daily News, 8 May 2026

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Consus integrates institutional research with tactical portfolio management intended to adapt to economic conditions, interest-rate movements, and inflationary pressures.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The model also boasts 800 V charging and cell-to-body integration, a structural load-bearing battery design that integrates battery cells directly into the vehicle’s floor and walls.

— Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026