variants
or nexus
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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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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
About Artforum Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art industry and holds the unique roles of institution, nexus, and foremost tastemaker of the art world.
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News Desk, Artforum, 11 Feb. 2026
The Hill is a nonpartisan publication reporting on the inner workings of government and the nexus of politics and business.
—Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
We have not been informed of any foreign nexus.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Critics point to the group as a prime beneficiary of this nexus, an organization that has mastered the art of turning social welfare into immense political leverage.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Starfleet Academy is another nexus of debate and division.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The group is planning to finance, create and sell content at the intersection of sports and culture—the very nexus Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has sought to dominate via apparel, trading cards and sports betting.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
At Village Tap, a 35-year-old nexus for Chicago’s craft beer connoisseurs, the countdown has been on for weeks.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
News Desk, Artforum, 11 Feb. 2026
The Hill is a nonpartisan publication reporting on the inner workings of government and the nexus of politics and business.
—Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
We have not been informed of any foreign nexus.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Critics point to the group as a prime beneficiary of this nexus, an organization that has mastered the art of turning social welfare into immense political leverage.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Starfleet Academy is another nexus of debate and division.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The group is planning to finance, create and sell content at the intersection of sports and culture—the very nexus Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has sought to dominate via apparel, trading cards and sports betting.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
At Village Tap, a 35-year-old nexus for Chicago’s craft beer connoisseurs, the countdown has been on for weeks.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexuses
Noun
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If humans must route every meaningful choice through approval chains, the organization becomes its own bottleneck.—
Amy Eliza Wong,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Every year, restaurant chains across Tennessee offer holiday discounts and special menus, and this year is no different.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Many of the types found at garden centers boast big blooms in pinks, whites, and purples.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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But if the technology takes off and moves beyond experience centers, will users remain within safe boundaries?—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Under this framework, a cell’s identity is determined by which of its tens of thousands of genes are turned on, something that can be represented by the sequences of RNA molecules (copies of active DNA regions) present in the cell.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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The film gets aesthetically expressive in slow-motion sequences when Colin is riding pillion on Ray’s bike, capturing the sensual excitement of it all, the wild ride that Colin has chosen to take.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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These hubs will offer no more than 20 basic goods at low prices, meaning things like food and essentials will always be available nearby for anyone.—
Mansoor Shams,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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Sixty-five warming spaces — located at hospitals, houses of worship and schools — are active around town throughout the weekend, with warming buses also parked outside many of the hospitals and also transit hubs.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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American Express travel data show bookings to Japan among Gen Z and millennials have surged 1,300% since 2019, turning the country into an idealized escape where trains are on time, streets are spotless, and strangers are unfailingly polite.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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At last year's conference, Vice President JD Vance delivered a combative address that rattled European capitals and fueled fears of an accelerating trans-Atlantic split.—
Olivia Gazis,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Since then, the tone shift has reverberated across European capitals.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Punjab provincial government required motorbike riders to install a safety rod between their handlebars to keep kite strings stretched across roads from getting tangled around their necks — a past cause of injury and death.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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My music vibrates strings in there that never moved before.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 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
Cite this Entry
“Nexuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nexuses. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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