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
Fewer movies and films are getting made, and Los Angeles, once the nexus of TV and film production, is losing out not only to other states but to Canada, Great Britain, Central Europe and Australia.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Marketecture Media, a publishing and live event outfit that focuses on the nexus of media and technology, has recruited Jackelyn Keller to serve as chief commercial officer as the company looks to scale its business events and content operations.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Eggs — at the nexus of the protein and whole-foods trends — were everywhere, pre-poached, vacuum-sealed, and soft-boiled.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
The Hill is a nonpartisan publication reporting on the inner workings of government and the nexus of politics and business.
—Douglas E. Schoen, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Marketecture Media, a publishing and live event outfit that focuses on the nexus of media and technology, has recruited Jackelyn Keller to serve as chief commercial officer as the company looks to scale its business events and content operations.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Eggs — at the nexus of the protein and whole-foods trends — were everywhere, pre-poached, vacuum-sealed, and soft-boiled.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
The Hill is a nonpartisan publication reporting on the inner workings of government and the nexus of politics and business.
—Douglas E. Schoen, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexuses
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In fact, Flytrex has partnered with several other fast-food chains, including Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Kebabs to Go and El Pollo Loco.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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To address this, Cotton Incorporated collaborated with leading global researchers to quantify plastic leakage across both cotton and synthetic value chains, spanning fast fashion and more traditional apparel categories.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That includes homeless shelters, food pantries, group homes for those with developmental disabilities and substance abuse treatment centers, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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According to Israeli campaign group Peace Now, 2025 saw record settlement expansion, further isolating Palestinian population centers.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Cinema-goers opted to watch those thrilling sequences on the biggest and brightest screens.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Flights to and from smaller California hubs such as Sacramento and Burbank have been canceled, while Air Canada and German airline Lufthansa slashed routes from their summer schedules earlier this month.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In parallel, the Inglewood Transit Connector plan aims to improve mobility between Market Street and the city’s sports and entertainment district, with elements including mobility hubs, bus rotaries, pickup and dropoff areas, and a public parking structure.—
Kaila Yu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Orient Express, founded in 1883 and part of the Accor Group since 2022, has imbued the behemoth with the old-world glitz and glamour synonymous with its famous trains.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Morning trains typically offer gorgeous daytime views, but the evening trains may be in darkness depending on the time of year.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Climate politics may be stalled in some national capitals.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Demonstrations were being held from Seoul, Sydney and Jakarta to many European capitals and cities across the United States.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Drums and synthesizers are interspersed with delicately arranged strings, but there’s something transcendent about the contours and echoes of Raye’s voice.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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Winger Anders Dreyer was pulling strings.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 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 3 May. 2026.
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