interface

as in to combine
to connect or become connected; to connect by means of an interface interface a machine with a computer

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Recent Examples of interface His role involves interfacing with agencies like the U.S. Coast Guard and Homeland Security Investigations. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 According to Shugart, Chinese authorities may be testing the barges’ ability to interface with civilian RO-RO vessels, which could significantly boost the PLA’s sealift capabilities by enabling the rapid transfer of large numbers of wheeled and tracked vehicles. Yong Xiong, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025 But even with constituents struggling to interface with the SSA, Musk has portrayed pushback to his changes as politically motivated. Jane C. Timm, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025 For instance, restaurants began using smartphone apps to interface with customers much more during the pandemic. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interface
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combine
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  • The process can be complicated, but generally, under reconciliation, the goal is to combine spending and revenue provisions into a single bill.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • The film is deeply atmospheric, combining handmade aesthetics with an emotive, electronic score to craft a meditative journey about separation and connection.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 June 2025

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“Interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interface. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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