connection

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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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Recent Examples of connection Whether that puts your eyes onto your career and public image, your personal connections, or even a new hobby or interest, let this encourage you to lead full force in that direction with vulnerability and inspiration. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025 This could be financially, exploring shadow work or leaning into a connection that’s equally transformative and intense. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025 That conversation created a strong personal connection that carried throughout the game. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 May 2025 This approach builds an emotional connection, making your brand more memorable. Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for connection
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Noun
  • The singer, 32, spoke about her up-and-down relationship with her father in a new interview with The New York Times published on Saturday, May 31.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 1 June 2025
  • Eventually, a good portion of their roles became intertwined with Combs’ relationship with Ventura, the witnesses claim, facing threats and physical attacks when Combs was upset with Ventura.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2025
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  • Serving as celebratory checkpoints, physical pit stops, resupply junctions, med centers, and social refreshers, some mountain communities have gained a reputation as legendary, near-mythic stopovers.
    Eric J. Wallace, Outside Online, 31 May 2025
  • On one end is a junction that allows it to be plugged into the beam of particles produced by the existing facility.
    John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
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  • Additionally, research shows that people often use selfies to maintain social contacts and exchange information, with those most active on social media reporting higher psychological well-being tied to their interactions with others.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Memos authored by House Republicans and Democrats, which have been declassified, showed that information about Papadopoulos’ contacts with Russian intermediaries triggered the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation in July 2016 of potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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  • The authors conclude that the likelihood of this collision and merger is closer to the odds of a coin flip, with a roughly 50 percent probability that the two galaxies will avoid such an event during the next 10 billion years.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025
  • Paramount is awaiting merger approval from the FCC, which is tasked with reviewing the transfer of broadcast licenses.
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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  • Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 31 May 2025
  • That guidance similarly discourages blanket exclusions and encourages individualized assessments that consider the nature of the offense, its recency, and its relevance to the job.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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  • Once framed as benign, these partnerships are increasingly cast as potential vectors for foreign influence or technology transfers.
    Ronak D. Desai, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • The celebration, which was held in partnership with Destination DC, took place at the Southern restaurant Succotash, less than a mile away from the White House.
    James Factora, Them., 2 June 2025
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  • However, the Hurricanes’ offensive struggles persisted, finishing 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-16 with runners on base.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
  • The majority of United subscribers believe the minimum for a successful 2025-26 would be Ruben Amorim’s team qualifying for the Europa League — a position best secured with a sixth-place league finish, but which can be achieved through winning a domestic trophy.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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  • In October 2020, Maje was sentenced to 22 years in prison for murder with the aggravating circumstance of kinship.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 30 May 2025
  • No one can ever sever the bond of kinship between us, and no one can ever stop China's reunification, a trend of the times.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025

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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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