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as in to integrate
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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2
as in to combine
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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3
as in to associate
to think of (something) in combination
opera is popularly connected with high society
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Recent Examples of connect
Stone is driven by a deep love of music and a desire to connect with her audience on a visceral level.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The new routes indicate that Colombia’s flagship airline is looking to connect South Florida with Latin America more broadly.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
But state workers like David Haug who already are in offices twice a week aren’t convinced two more days in person would present substantial opportunities to connect with colleagues.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
The Thinking Game event was the second meeting of IRL Movie Club, a nationwide initiative to connect independent film communities through in-person screenings and conversations.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The new routes indicate that Colombia’s flagship airline is looking to connect South Florida with Latin America more broadly.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
But state workers like David Haug who already are in offices twice a week aren’t convinced two more days in person would present substantial opportunities to connect with colleagues.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
The Thinking Game event was the second meeting of IRL Movie Club, a nationwide initiative to connect independent film communities through in-person screenings and conversations.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
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Many companies are scrambling to integrate AI, but is that always a good idea?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The mass layoffs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — more than 600, according to the former agency head — include at least one high-profile meteorologist in Miami and another charged with integrating artificial intelligence into climate and weather predictions.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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The 10 titles in the week’s overall Nielsen rankings combined for 9.27 billion minutes of viewing, down from 10.87 billion a week earlier (a decline of about 15 percent).—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Liam McNeeley started the game strong and finished with 11 points as Solo Ball and Diarra added 10 a piece, the backcourt duo combining for 10 rebounds and eight assists.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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While inflation is often associated with a rise in interest rates, the relationship isn’t always direct.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Exposure can cause cancer, stroke or heart attacks and has been associated with a higher risk of depression and anxiety.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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The park coupled the announcement with a construction update for its Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster, which was announced in 2023 and is set to open in 2026.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the series hybrid, the engine is not mechanically coupled to the wheels at all.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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This château hotel is tucked away in the 16th arrondissement and oozes nostalgic charm with design by Laura Gonzalez, who fused Art Deco influences with 19th-century motifs and an abundance of antique objects.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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The idea of Irish indolence fused with a quasi-religious faith in the laws of the market to shape the British response to the famine.—
Fintan O'Toole,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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The new telescope could help fill in the gap by getting a wider view of the galaxy – identifying objects of scientific interest that telescopes like Hubble and Webb can then go study up close.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Police said detectives worked intensively to identify the two women involved in the incident and issued arrest warrants for the two on Wednesday.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The world is more complex, interconnected, and dynamic than ever before.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Because here's the thing: Today's world is deeply interconnected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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More uncertainty correlates with slower industrial production growth and more pessimistic consumer outlooks on the future.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Gold can be a valuable part of the mix, as its returns aren’t correlated to the stock market.—
Marc Guberti,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Connect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connect. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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