CONNECTING Synonyms: 213 Similar and Opposite Words

connecting 1 of 3

noun

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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adjective

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connecting

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verb

present participle of connect

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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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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as in associating

to think of (something) in combination opera is popularly connected with high society

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Noun

Fields made two catches for 25 yards and was twice targeted on deep shots that just missed connecting. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Two of the company's vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026 According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026 The power-plant theory is an iteration of that tradition—a movement away from mystical explanations such as the Curse of the Billy Goat and toward shareable deep dives, investigations, and dot-connecting. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026 SpaceX's Starlink constellation, which now totals more than 9,100 operational satellites, provides internet access to areas around the world where other means of connecting are either sparse non existent. — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025 Thankfully, due to a lot of personal research, the connecting of many dots, and a strong Wi-Fi signal, Teddy has uncovered the truth. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025

Adjective

For families Ski vacations and mountain vacations are meant to be enjoyed with the whole family—there’s little that is more connecting than a day on the slopes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Znotins acknowledges that the airline makes prices for those non-connecting trips expensive to discourage non-connecting customers from booking them. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026 So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025

Verb

Her trip also includes Fendi’s sponsorship of W Magazine’s WYouth launch party at Saddle Ranch on Thursday night, connecting the Croissant’s revival with a new generation of fashion consumers. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 On the one hand, there are the flow-state breakthroughs, the gratification of acclaim, the rush of connecting with an audience; on the other, the brutal sacrifices of time, money, and stability. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 The Atlas system is the first-ever modular smart telescope system for Vaonis, with a base dock system fitted with two ports for connecting two imaging modules (an optical tube with a sensor). — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Unfortunately, it’s not designed for use while in motion—you’ll have to park your RV or tie up your boat before connecting. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 China still accounts for about 95% of North Korea’s total official trade, and the South Korean government has reported 17 rail and vehicle links connecting China and North Korea, according to the AP. — Gage Goulding, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 The free event focused on connecting South Atlanta residents with employers actively seeking workers. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The light rail line connecting Sacramento’s River District to downtown will reopen next week after a closure lasting more than a year, with a new station also set to open, according to Sacramento Regional Transit. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 What the best apps for budgeting actually do CFPB research found consumers can have difficulty connecting a budget with individual spending decisions in the moment. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for connecting

Noun

For larger workloads, batch processing can handle multiple files for tasks such as conversion, merging, compression, OCR, printing, encryption, and adding or removing watermarks.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Prediction markets enable a more complete merging of the financial with the social and linguistic than social media has been able to achieve.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

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Adjective

As the world has become more and more connected, governments have retreated from global problems.

— David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Some of the most interesting AI features require compatible Apple devices, and buying into Apple's connected home could get expensive.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Years of integrating services, supported by money and the authority to require involvement, help explain Abu Dhabi’s progress.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
The center has been created to link consumer fragrance, fine fragrance and oral care expertise, while integrating capabilities from the group’s care and wellness, and taste, nutrition and health divisions.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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Rays batters struck out 13 times after combining for 14 in the first two games.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
The farm's latest maze pays tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton, combining a fall favorite with a celebration of the singer's music and philanthropy.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of combining

Verb

These immediate, positive reinforcements can help the brain begin associating the healthier behavior with something rewarding.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
His family said Carbone specialized in securing endorsement deals for artists who never had considered associating themselves with consumer products.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of associating

Noun

The botched merger proved costly, and its fallout is ongoing.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
Among the headliners on Monday were Banijay Entertainment chairman Jeff Zucker and CEO Marco Bassetti discussing what the future holds following the merger of Banijay and All3Media to create the world’s largest independent production group.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

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The new tech, which the company refers to as a magnetic coupling dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) road system, basically builds a wireless charging system into the roads themselves.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
Amid headlines about how the Dodgers might have benched Ohtani for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series, manager Dave Roberts said the thinking was more about coupling Tuesday’s day off with a second consecutive day of rest.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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