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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
Every room connects to the outdoor wraparound patio.
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Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Emmanuel Macron said Europe mustn’t act to weaken NATO, which connects the continent with its American ally.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Archaeologists will open the site to the public on May 9, 2026, preserving the legacy of Vindonissa as an educational platform that connects the present with the Roman past.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The path connects several temples including Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) and is known as the favorite place of famous philosopher Nishida Kitaro, hence the name.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Normally, about 6% of global trade passes through the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in Central America, according to Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice at Syracuse University.
—Alma Solis, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Brick is a device that connects wirelessly to smartphones.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The main salon seamlessly connects to the aft deck, which flows over three levels, offering a dining area at the top, a lounge and a custom pool in the middle, and a hydraulic swim platform at the lower level that stretches the full length of the 26-foot beam and opens to the sea.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Emmanuel Macron said Europe mustn’t act to weaken NATO, which connects the continent with its American ally.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Archaeologists will open the site to the public on May 9, 2026, preserving the legacy of Vindonissa as an educational platform that connects the present with the Roman past.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The path connects several temples including Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) and is known as the favorite place of famous philosopher Nishida Kitaro, hence the name.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Normally, about 6% of global trade passes through the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in Central America, according to Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice at Syracuse University.
—Alma Solis, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Brick is a device that connects wirelessly to smartphones.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The main salon seamlessly connects to the aft deck, which flows over three levels, offering a dining area at the top, a lounge and a custom pool in the middle, and a hydraulic swim platform at the lower level that stretches the full length of the 26-foot beam and opens to the sea.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connects
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Once these digital brains are battle-tested, AtkinsRéalis integrates them into industrial-grade robotic bodies, ready for deployment at energy facilities worldwide.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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At that level, decisions are evaluated through a broader strategic lens that integrates economic resilience, technological development, and geopolitical competition — narrow legal or economic considerations rarely determine the outcome.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Castmembers Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie took the stage at CCXP Mexico City to tease their project that combines comedy with sci-fi and is set to begin streaming on HBO Max in July.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Normandie combines gyudon with a classic French dip.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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As Leon, however, it's recommended to play in the third person, which couples nicely with the action-thriller vibe of that storyline.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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The seven Harry Potter books are canon; fan fiction that couples Hermione and Malfoy is not.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Dustin even re-christens the group the Hawkins Investigators Club, a particularly groanworthy development since there’s already a fictional member’s group that unites the ragtag gang.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The result is layered and balanced, a dish that playfully unites a region long defined by the debate of who does it best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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By integrating deep learning across species with ancestral reconstruction, the model identifies the regulatory mechanisms and selection pressures that shape biological outcomes over time.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit, identifies at-risk landscapes to prevent them from falling into the hands of developers and facilitates their transfer from private ownership to public land agencies.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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This correlates with Korean beauty’s emphasis on healthy skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Connects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connects. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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