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
There were recently some grants canceled that coincided with research that would be done in conjunction with China.
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CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
August 12, 2025: Venus-Jupiter conjunction, with the two planets just 2.4 degrees apart before sunrise.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Different Structures in Philanthropy The charitable trusts may be used in conjunction or separately from private foundations.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Work to expand the wood has been done in conjunction with Duchy of Cornwall farmer, John Malseed, who has been undertaking innovative livestock grazing which has brought healthy numbers of young oak trees to regenerate around the woodland’s fringes, William’s office says.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
August 12, 2025: Venus-Jupiter conjunction, with the two planets just 2.4 degrees apart before sunrise.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Different Structures in Philanthropy The charitable trusts may be used in conjunction or separately from private foundations.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Work to expand the wood has been done in conjunction with Duchy of Cornwall farmer, John Malseed, who has been undertaking innovative livestock grazing which has brought healthy numbers of young oak trees to regenerate around the woodland’s fringes, William’s office says.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunction
Noun
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The confluence of events creates a pervasive sense of helplessness that weighs heavily on workers.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But that was hardly the end of what is a complex dispute at the murky confluence of religion and law.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Thanks to the convergence of genes, environment, and drive, Iexperience spasmodic joy about my unstinting love affair with language.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Fueled by the convergence of AI, biotech and sensor technology, this is not a moment of incremental progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Reform options outlined by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget include some combination of revising benefits and eligibility criteria, adjusting payroll taxes, and borrowing from the public to cover the shortfall.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Imagine what the Adebayo/Ware combination could be offensively if the Heat had a frontline natural point guard or another more consistent floor-spacer to supplement Herro.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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An Arkansas House of Representatives committee voted down on Wednesday a bill that would define a public meeting as when more than two members of a state or local governing board meet.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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What to know Trump put pressure on Republicans to pass the bill during a Tuesday meeting with lawmakers.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Conjunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunction. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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