variants
or nexus
1
as in chains
a series of things linked together
the oft-repeated claim that any person on the planet can be connected to any other person through a nexus of six relationships
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2
as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
as the nexus for three great religions, Jerusalem has had a troubled as well as illustrious history
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Recent Examples of nexuses
The nexus of prediction markets, cryptocurrency interests and some of venture capital’s most powerful figures, including Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen, could further counter the casino and gambling sector’s clout.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s also the sense, as the years have passed, that this role is the nexus for a number of quirks that Gosling would bring to his later roles, and even his public persona.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
On the latest episode of The Excerpt, USA TODAY explores the vital nexus between oil and water.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In recent months, state attorneys general have asserted themselves on other issues at the nexus of antitrust and the media industry.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Mahan and Villaraigosa are the only two Democrats who have publicly called to roll back regulations on the state’s oil and gas market, illustrating the political murkiness at the nexus of California’s climate and affordability challenges.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Researchers at the nexus of these fields did not wait for central questions to be resolved.
—Darrell Evans, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
For the sufferer, however, the illness is lived as a singular nexus between culture, temperament, circumstance, and the body’s quirks.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Leaving a legacy Taylor believes the nexus of UCF’s magical tournament run began the prior season, when injuries limited Taylor, Dawkins and 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall, as the Knights finished 19-13 and sixth in the American Athletic Conference.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s also the sense, as the years have passed, that this role is the nexus for a number of quirks that Gosling would bring to his later roles, and even his public persona.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
On the latest episode of The Excerpt, USA TODAY explores the vital nexus between oil and water.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In recent months, state attorneys general have asserted themselves on other issues at the nexus of antitrust and the media industry.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Mahan and Villaraigosa are the only two Democrats who have publicly called to roll back regulations on the state’s oil and gas market, illustrating the political murkiness at the nexus of California’s climate and affordability challenges.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Researchers at the nexus of these fields did not wait for central questions to be resolved.
—Darrell Evans, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
For the sufferer, however, the illness is lived as a singular nexus between culture, temperament, circumstance, and the body’s quirks.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Leaving a legacy Taylor believes the nexus of UCF’s magical tournament run began the prior season, when injuries limited Taylor, Dawkins and 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall, as the Knights finished 19-13 and sixth in the American Athletic Conference.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexuses
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Independents rise as chains face headwinds Keown said that while some chains have seen financial headwinds and store closures, independent pizzerias have been ascendant.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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As gardeners head to their local garden centers early in the growing season, many seek organically sound amendments and treatments to support their vegetable gardens.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Iran struck Amazon Web Services data centers in the Middle East in early March, causing outages in a number of apps and digital services in the United Arab Emirates.—
Luke Fountain,Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Complications ensue when the Marines invade the island, resulting in battle sequences with lots of pyrotechnics.—
Jeffrey Miller,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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They may also be used to saturate and destroy remaining airfields, command centers, and logistic hubs.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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From April 14-16, a bus bridge will run from Roseville Road to Swanston, with trains not stopping at Marconi/Arcade.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Buses, trains and automobiles His various modes of transportation along the way have ranged from buses, trains, vans, hitchhiking, horses, motorbikes, slow boats, sea barges, bicycles and even a poultry truck.—
Salma Arafa,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those crises required two large IMF deals supported by tens of billions of dollars in Gulf aid and investments, reflecting a long-standing view among Gulf capitals that stability in the most populous Arab country is key to preventing wider turmoil.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Last weekend, as Matthieu Blazy’s new collection dropped at Chanel in Dubai Mall, queues formed outside, not unlike other fashion capitals in recent weeks.—
Sujata Assomull,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Similar strings of airbag thefts also have been reported earlier this year in Hyde Park on the South Side and in Lakeview and Uptown on the North Side.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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For the film’s score, Hardcastle reached out to Nathan Williams, the main singer-songwriter of the indie rock band Wavves, along with his producer Aaron Rubin, and the two worked on composing a soundtrack filled with stirring strings and harsh metallic screeches.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Nexuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nexuses. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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