connecting 1 of 3

noun

Definition of connectingnext
as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one the connecting of the truck to the trailer was easily accomplished

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connecting

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adjective

as in connected

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connecting

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verb

present participle of connect
1
as in integrating
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 combining
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 associating
to think of (something) in combination opera is popularly connected with high society

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Recent Examples of connecting
Verb
Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways. — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025 But Aaron Rodgers connecting on yet another Hail Mary was undoubtedly one of them. — Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connecting
  1. connected
  2. integrating
  3. merger
  4. fusing
  5. identifying
  6. unification
  7. linking
  8. consolidation
Adjective
  • Located at 533 West 19th Street, the new, two-story location is adjacent to Zwirner’s two connected 19th Street spaces and a block away from its West 20th Street gallery.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Early data are promising: In a survey of nursing staff five months after the Moment of Silence began, 92% felt more connected to their patients and families, and 80% felt closer to their teammates.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of connected
Verb
  • His professional trajectory exemplifies a holistic approach to service, integrating military experience, business strategy, and humanitarian principles.
    — Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Denver’s below-average offense (22nd in total yards per game) is integrating new pieces during the final weeks in the hopes of becoming more dynamic.
    — Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of integrating
Noun
  • Paramount’s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, has agitated for a settlement to help move along the company’s pending merger with David Ellison’s Skydance Media.
    — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Paramount management last month said the merger is still on track to close before the end of June.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of merger
Verb
  • Its purpose is to replicate the physics of a star by fusing the nuclei of atoms, thereby generating limitless fusion energy.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Fusion, the process of fusing atomic nuclei to release vast amounts of energy, is the same reaction that powers stars like our Sun.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fusing
Verb
  • Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.
    — Mark Murphy, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Wastewater monitoring is a critical tool in tracking the virus's spread and identifying emerging trends early.
    — George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of identifying
Noun
  • Prussia’s power on the world stage—which culminated in their stunning victory in the Franco-Prussian War from 1870 to 1871 and the unification of Germany under Prussian influence—would lead to Bismarck’s victories over liberals at the ballot box as well.
    — Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
  • More than 1,000 students were then taken to a local church for a unification process.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of unification
Verb
  • What was the vibe like linking back together, being in that same creative space?
    — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In households, inexpensive robotic appliances will prevail over conventional devices, providing greater protection, linking, and ease of use.
    — Mark Minevich, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of linking
Noun
  • The result, across companies, is more consolidation and merging of teams, smaller pay packages for top talent, and even a rethinking of programming strategy.
    — Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
  • With so much uncertainty looming over the EV charging industry — plus the shakeout that typically occurs among nascent tech industries — there’s bound to be consolidation this year.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of consolidation

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